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European stocks deserve more attention

Europe has made structural improvements and we think investors should sit up and take notice.

What happens if the US breaches the debt ceiling?

Global Market Strategists Meera Pandit and Max McKechnie explain the implications of a potential failure of US debt ceiling negotiations.

The changing shape of Europe’s energy transition

Accelerating efforts to achieve a green and secure energy supply are having an impact on the economy and markets.

The advantage of high dividend stocks in a stagflationary environment

Explore how dividend paying stocks can help build portfolio resilience against the prospects of high inflation and recession.

Answers to the key questions raised by the recent stress in the banking sector

Amid ongoing market volatility, the Market Insights team answers the key questions raised by the recent stress in the US and European banking sectors.

The impact of higher interest rates on housing and consumers

Learn whether rising interest rates could cause a housing market crash and what it means for consumers.

Green bonds: Is doing good compatible with doing well in fixed income?

Green bonds are attractive instruments for working towards positive environmental benefits. Find out why demand for green bonds from investors is expected to continue to grow.

Marking the bottom of the Chinese economic cycle

This paper discusses the outlook for the Chinese economy with an update on latest GDP number and the COVID-19 situation.

A new supercycle – the clean tech transition and implications for global commodities

A forced and rapid energy transition is under way. Discover what impact this will have on commodity markets and clean energy investment opportunities.

The impact of ESG factors on portfolio returns

History provides only a limited guide to the implications of ESG factors for returns. We look at the conclusions that can be drawn from the past, and how investors can prepare for the future.