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Trump’s tariffs: inflationary after all?
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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?
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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.
Tax reductions and deficits: lessons from Reagan to Trump
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multi-assetAll Roads

Tax reductions and deficits: lessons from Reagan to Trump

As markets become concerned about rising deficits, Simply put tests whether lowering taxes delivers on the theoretical promise to generate better tax returns.  
How could US fiscal slippage impact markets?
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How could US fiscal slippage impact markets?

Spending promises from US election candidates have spurred a repricing of bond risk. Simply put explores how budget deficits affect asset classes.
Upbeat macro, moody market
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Upbeat macro, moody market

We outline convictions and allocation calls for our long-only strategies, given the US macro picture, Europe’s economic divergence and China’s stimulus.
As central banks ease, why are long-term rates rising?
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As central banks ease, why are long-term rates rising?

With signs of cyclical improvement in economic data and rising US inflation pressures, Simply put assesses the long-term path of rates.
Fixed income: repositioning for rate cuts
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Fixed income: repositioning for rate cuts

The Q4 Alphorum explains our positioning across sovereign markets and credit sectors as the global interest-rate cutting cycle progresses.
Private equity: investing in a sustainable alternative to microplastics
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Private equity: investing in a sustainable alternative to microplastics

Why has our Plastic Circularity strategy invested in Calyxia? We unpack the investment and impact cases for the producer of biodegradable alternatives to a type of microplastic used in everyday products. 
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