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Plastic wrap: private markets, public policy for circularity
private assetsPlastic Circularity Strategy
private assetsPlastic Circularity Strategy

Plastic wrap: private markets, public policy for circularity

What recent investments has our Plastic Circularity strategy made, and what were the key corporate deals, scientific reports and policy developments in Q4?
Naughty or nice: can investors expect a Santa rally this December?
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multi-assetAll Roads

Naughty or nice: can investors expect a Santa rally this December?

Each December, the so-called Santa rally glides into investment discourse. Do equities really perform more strongly into the end of each year, and can we expect an extension on 2024’s already robust gains?
Swiss bonds: the importance of managing risk premia
fixed incomeSwiss Franc bonds
fixed incomeSwiss Franc bonds

Swiss bonds: the importance of managing risk premia

Security selection is growing more vital in the current market environment, and active management of risk premia can help limit exposure to vulnerable issuers.  
Higher US tariffs: winners and losers
multi-assetAll Roads
multi-assetAll Roads

Higher US tariffs: winners and losers

How heavily could higher US tariffs impact global growth? Simply put uses historical precedents to forecast the effects and calibrate how our multi-asset portfolios should respond.
Reimagining finance for a nature-first economy: HM King Charles III supports the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance UK launch
sustainable investmentHolistiQ
sustainable investmentHolistiQ

Reimagining finance for a nature-first economy: HM King Charles III supports the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance UK launch

HM The King hosted an event focused on nature-based business and investment for the UK launch of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance.
America first: 3 initial market impacts from the new policy playbook
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cross assetAll RoadsWorld BrandsGFIOconvertiblesAsia value bondsAsia Investment grade

America first: 3 initial market impacts from the new policy playbook

Donald Trump’s policy agenda could have profound implications for the US economy and global markets. Our equity, fixed income, multi-asset and convertible bond teams assess three key impacts.
Trump’s tariffs: inflationary after all?
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multi-assetAll Roads

Trump’s tariffs: inflationary after all?

Markets expect a hike in US tariffs to 10% on all imports to drive a surge in domestic inflation. This week in Simply put, we assess the potential short- and longer-term impacts.
US real rates are rising: how could they impact 2025 market returns?
multi-assetAll Roads
multi-assetAll Roads

US real rates are rising: how could they impact 2025 market returns?

The profitability and valuations of large-cap equities could shift in 2025 as a result of the continuing rise in short- and long-term US real rates, our analysis shows.
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