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.
In the past, it was often thought that investing sustainably comes at a cost – both in terms of lower overall returns and higher volatility. Today, however, the evidence is more nuanced. While short-term periods of higher volatility can still be expected, the longer-term relationship between sustainability and investment performance appears to be much more positive.
Climate scenarios: What they are, why they are important, and how they are applied to investment portfolios
Markets appear increasingly hopeful that a soft landing for the economy lies ahead. In our Investment Outlook 2024, we discuss why we think that interest rates will still eventually bite and assess the outlook for the global economy and markets.
Volatile gas prices remain a challenge for Europe. Find out how energy costs may influence the European economy in the months ahead.
Review of markets over the third quarter of 2023
Climate adaptation: How private investors can support adaptation in nature and ecosystems
The further we go back in time, the more likely it is that the scoring data does not adequately capture real-time ESG challenges.
In volatile markets, having access to up-to-date information is an essential part of making informed investment decisions. With this in mind, we are proud to announce that our new Guide to the Markets will now be refreshed on a daily basis.
In a post-COVID world, some shocks have faded while others will likely endure. These changes will influence investing decisions for years to come.
Too good to be true
Europe has made structural improvements and we think investors should sit up and take notice.
Discover how value investing strategies can provide fertile ground for investors to build effective ESG portfolios, without the need for blanket exclusions.
Review of markets over April 2023
Accelerating efforts to achieve a green and secure energy supply are having an impact on the economy and markets.
Following the sharp sell-off in bonds in 2022, we use five charts from the Guide to the Markets to explain why we're now seeing some of the most exciting opportunities in fixed income in over a decade.
House prices have been rapidly rising in recent years as buyers took advantage of rock bottom borrowing costs. However, with the interest rate environment now markedly different, is the housing market vulnerable to a crash and could this have wider economic consequences?
Five reasons why sustainability matters even more in 2023
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.
Explore these five charts to find out why we think fixed income opportunities offer some exciting potential to investors in a multi-asset portfolio.
This paper discusses the outlook for the Chinese economy with an update on latest GDP number and the COVID-19 situation.