The era of benign markets appears to be over. We explain the market’s historic bull run, sources...
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Is the Flattening Yield Curve Signaling a Recession?
The yield curve has inverted prior to each of the last nine recessions. So some investors are...
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Protectionism through a Corporate Lens
Escalating trade conflict could upset the current multilateral global trading system. Reorienting...
23:55
Commodities, Trade War Target and Shelter
Among the most vulnerable and inviting targets in any trade war are commodities—the energy,...
09:39
What Can Change the “Strong Dollar Narrative”?
We assess the global implications of a strong US dollar. Featured Speakers Ardra...
12:34
Navigating Change with Economic Franchises
As the market environment normalizes, the “easy” returns are likely over, as evidenced by rising...
14:01
Navigating Change with Economic Franchises
As the market environment normalizes, the “easy” returns are likely over, as evidenced by rising...
14:11
Green Bonds’ Growing Role in ESG Investing
Demand and supply is rising fast for green bonds as investors increasingly seek to invest...
14:53
Distilling the Risks of Smart Beta
The recent success of smart beta strategies has masked their underlying risks, which could result...
08:16
Mind the Gap: The Risks of ive in EM
The global flight to ive has accelerated over the past few years, but in emerging markets...
11:49
In 2018, we continue to have a positive outlook for the United States, euro zone, China, and...
17:23
China A-Shares: A New Chapter for EM Investors
The complexion of the MSCI Emerging Markets Index is about to change. MSCI’s announcement that...
12:45
Growth: The Underappreciated Factor
Quantitative managers commonly employ several factors to capture excess returns, but often...
12:56
Europe: The Recovery No One Wants to Talk About
What a difference a year makes. After an era of slow growth combined with a somewhat tepid...
12:04
Europe: The Recovery No One Wants to Talk About
What a difference a year makes. After an era of slow growth combined with a somewhat tepid...
12:31
MENA Equities: An Overlooked Dimension within Emerging Markets
For emerging markets investors, MENA is becoming a more significant part of the opportunity set....
14:18
From Deflation Fears to Inflation Concerns
Over the past couple of years, persistently low inflation has concerned policymakers and...
21:05
US Small-Mid Caps: The Opportunity Ahead
Over the last 25 years, small-mid cap equities have had significantly higher returns than both...
14:26
This past year was filled with surprises for global investors, highlighted by the United...
23:11
Italian Constitutional Referendum Basics for Investors
The Italian referendum on constitutional reform may be the next source of geopolitical risk in...
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