insights.

Is the Fed driving equities, and does the dominance of a few darling stocks foreshadow a correction? With 2022 close on the horizon, Simply put tests current market myths.

US markets have shifted from an ‘inflation surprise’ to ‘monetary policy surprise’ regime. What form will the Fed's fight against inflation take, and what is the market response?

The Chinese regulatory clampdown on the property market has transitioned into a systemic risk, but action from the Chinese central bank is cushioning this risk and should lead to a period of stabilisation.

In these tumultous times for Chinese tech companies, how can investors stay focused on the long-term growth potential and seize opportunities?

Check out the launch issue of CLIC™ convictions: a quarterly exploring sustainability through the lens of Lombard Odier's proprietary framework: the transition to a Circular, Lean, Inclusive and Clean economy. 

Low levels of market volatility this year hide an unusually large dispersion across stocks and sectors and indicate a high level of market uncertainty.

Falling oil prices do not necessarily signal a recession. The current decline stems from increased supply rather than excess demand, and could help ease inflation.

Where could the Swiss economy head next and how are the key channels of foreign exchange and real estate important for policy?

In this outlook, our CIOs outline where investors could find compelling opportunities across asset classes in 2022. 

Will hawkish monetary policies trigger a recession? Long-term interest rates and historical recession patterns tell us this fear is unfounded.

The pandemic ushered in a stark new decade of investment trends. Two years in, what might come next?

Equity market are currently characterised by a focus on growth companies that echoes the dot.com bubble. Investors need to be wary of tightening conditions. 

Find out about our natural capital strategy and its investment focus on companies that preserve nature and harness its regenerative power.

Read about the performance highlights of our natural capital strategy and watch a video with Alina Donets, Portfolio Manager as she unpacks the growth potential in nature-related investment opportunities.

Which COP26 outcomes should investors focus on? We identify key aspects of the Glasgow Climate Pact and separate pledges on nature, coal and net-zero financing.

Declining long rates suggest markets expect the current growth cycle will end prematurely, but we believe it’s too early to fear a recession.

The pandemic has accelerated many digital trends, including the use of buy now, pay later (BNPL) at the checkout.

From a scandal to sustainable: we look at how a popular automobile company has reinvented itself to become more environmentally friendly.

Defaults are escalating among China’s high yield property developers. Our Asia fixed income specialists break down the key factors driving debt markets.

Before COP26, Boris Johnson promised action on these four aspects of the net-zero transition. What progress has been made at the climate summit?

As corporate earnings fulfil lofty equity valuations, we consider what normalising P/E ratios mean for investors in a time of rising inflation.

Lombard Odier convened a NCIA and Circular Bioeconomy Alliance event on the subject of “Investing in Nature at Scale”.

This Q&A discusses how the TargetNetZero global convertible strategy pairs economy-wide decarbonisation with growth potential. 

Lombard Odier convened a NCIA and Circular Bioeconomy Alliance event on the subject of “Investing in Nature at Scale”.

The transition to a green economy is shifting the global competitive landscape. Who will be the winners as humanity moves to net zero?

As the pandemic recovery matures, Simply put considers whether the disruptions of supply bottlenecks are giving way to a new force of economic unrest: rising wages.

What is the Forest Investor Club and how will it help plug the gap in biodiversity funding? We find out.

How can investors re-align their portfolios to the transition to net zero? How can they maintain good diversification and avoid compromising on return profiles? 

Fallen angels benefit from a variety of debt market dislocations and key performance drivers. What are the characteristics of this sweet spot in credit?

What are the emerging best practices in measuring real emissions reduction, and how should investors implement them?

At Lombard Odier, we estimate that only 25% of the companies in the MSCI World Index are currently aligned to keeping warming below 2°C. 

Long-term rates should continue to rise as real rates reflect the current benign economic conditions. What does this mean for cost of capital and markets ahead?

As COP26 gets ready for takeoff, investor expectations from the landmark summit are rising too. What's on top of their wishlist?

Trillions in private financing is needed to transition to net zero. COP26 presents an opportunity to offer investors policy certainty and to mobilise capital.

Our 10 investment takeaways from the TCFD and the Portfolio Alignment Team's latest reports on regulators' adoption of climate disclosures and analytical best practices.

How does LOIM aim to empower investors to rethink net zero and decarbonise, maintain diversification, deliver performance and help drive the transition forward?

Unlike energy, food and goods, the rising cost of shelter could stubbornly underpin inflation. We believe investors must watch this closely.

How should we as investors and consumers adapt and adjust to the effects of climate change at present? We consider the options.

Analysing the performance of fallen angels, we find they can generate high-yield convexity – an attractive characteristic for credit portfolios.

Decelerating growth, increasing volatility and rising rates – what diversification and hedging approaches should benefit multi-asset investors?

How are the macro themes of growth, inflation and China affecting sovereign-bond markets in emerging economies?

'Low-carbon' strategies are pitched by asset managers to investors daily. But what hidden risks lurk behind these buzzwords? We took a peek to find out. 

Credit markets are becoming more discerning, pricing-in imperfections within the recovery from the pandemic and the likelihood of US tapering starting before year-end. 

In this Q&A, Thomas Höhne-Sparborth, Head of Sustainability Research, discusses the potential for industries to harness technology and adjust business models to meaningfully decarbonise. 

In this Q&A, Thomas Höhne-Sparborth, Head of Sustainability Research, discusses the need for solutions and technologies to restore ecosystems and reduce food waste.

Market volatility is echoing macro uncertainty. Until investors reach consensus on the outlook for growth, this turbulence is likely to persist.

In sustainable fixed income markets, targeted efforts to build knowledge should outlast accusations of greenwashing amid bond record issuance. 

Growth and inflationary pressures are compelling central banks from the US, Europe and Asia to raise benchmark interest rates.

To launch the Q4 issue of Alphorum, we focus on diverse risks and opportunities in fixed income – from inflation to Chinese growth and the race to net zero.

The world's biggest biodiversity conference in a decade has put the spotlight on the urgent need to protect nature. What does that mean for natural capital investors?