Robeco
Quant vs. Fundamental: How Blended Approaches Unlock Equity Alpha in Developed Markets
This June 2025 Amundi research paper evaluates the complementary roles of quantitative and fundamental strategies in delivering alpha across developed equity markets, with input from portfolio managers and data science teams.
Blended portfol...
2025-06-26
2025-06-26
Schroders
Oil’s Muted Response to the Iran Crisis: Markets Price in Geopolitical Risk, Not Disruption
In this timely commentary, Schroders economists George Brown and Malcolm Melville examine oil price behaviour amid the latest US-Iran tensions and assess implications for inflation and investor positioning.
Brent crude briefly rose above $81...
2025-06-26
Pictet Asset Management
Catching Fallen Angels: Unlocking Value from Downgrades in Volatile Credit Markets
In this June 2025 fixed income insight, Pictet Asset Management highlights the investment potential of “fallen angels”—corporate bonds downgraded from investment grade to high yield—amid rising market stress and policy uncerta...
2025-06-25
BlackRock/iShares
Defense Repositioned: Investing Amid Geopolitical Fragmentation and Rising Security Spend
In this June 2025 commentary, the BlackRock Investment Institute examines how deepening geopolitical rifts are reshaping capital flows and sector leadership, with a growing emphasis on defense, AI, and infrastructure.
Rising geopolitical fra...
2025-06-25
Allianz Global Investors
Private Markets for All? The Rise of Evergreen Funds and the New Era of Semi-Liquidity
This June 2025 whitepaper by Allianz Global Investors explores how ELTIF 2.0 and semi-liquid fund structures are reshaping access to private markets for both institutional and retail investors.
Evergreen and semi-liquid private markets funds...
2025-06-25
Amundi Asset Managers
Europe Overtakes US in Shareholder Returns—Without Sacrificing Investment
This Amundi Investment Institute report explores the evolving dynamics of shareholder remuneration—particularly buybacks and dividends—across the US, Europe, and Japan, assessing their impact on capital allocation and long-term investment...
2025-06-24
Nuveen
The Fed’s Strategic Pause: Tariff Tensions Set the Stage for Rate Cuts
In this June 2025 outlook, Nuveen’s Tony Rodriguez analyzes the Federal Reserve’s policy pause and the implications of inflation, tariffs, and economic uncertainty for investors.
The Fed held rates at 4.25%–4.50% but signal...
2025-06-24
Legal & General Investment Management
EMD in Focus: Why Local Markets Lead in a Fragmented Macro Landscape
This whitepaper by DWS explores the evolving dynamics of Emerging Market Debt (EMD), highlighting asset class resilience and shifting return drivers in a post-globalisation era.
Local currency EMD offers attractive real yields and improved f...
2025-06-20
Allianz Global Investors
Created in China: ADAS Innovation Reshapes the Global Mobility Landscape
This June 2025 report by Allianz Global Investors highlights China’s rapid leadership in Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and the investment implications of its vertically integrated smart mobility ecosystem.
China's ADAS...
2025-06-20
Northern Trust
Dog Days Ahead: Resilience Meets Risk in the U.S. Summer Outlook
In this June 2025 economic outlook, Northern Trust’s Global Economic Research team assesses U.S. growth prospects, inflation pressures, and policy uncertainty heading into the summer.
Policy risk remains elevated, with trade tensions,...
