Economic forecasts for 2024 can vary widely depending on what indicators one considers. Optimists say central banks' openness to cutting interest rates means happier days are coming. Others point to the risk of recession and renewed inflation. At a recent …

Experts from Schroders, Robeco, and Franklin Templeton advise maintaining a cautious stance on the valuation of US equities, highlighting that key interest rates are likely to decrease more slowly than market expectations. Annually, Schroders, Franklin …

The landscape of the technology industry has been dramatically reshaped since the onset of the coronavirus crisis, with big tech companies witnessing their operating profit margins leap from 24 to 29 percent. In stark contrast, other companies have seen a …

Pictet Asset Management has shifted its investment strategy, upgrading its allocations to global equities, UK government bonds, and information technology stocks. This move stems from the firm's latest Barometer report and reflects confidence in the …

Not only the US commercial real estate market is struggling with historically low prices due to interest rate hikes and the trend of working from home. Europe, too, is in trouble. Financial institutions with large exposure to this sector are being hit …

Only one in five management companies in Europe are publishing a legally required statement detailing how investment decisions may negatively affect sustainability factors. This encompasses aspects like environmental, social, and employee matters, human …

A focus on sustainability, digital resilience, and regulatory compliance will significantly influence investment strategies and operations, demanding heightened vigilance and adaptability from global asset managers. As Investment Officer Knowledge …

“I’ve got to say, I’m usually skeptical of the phrase “ This time is different.” More often than not, it’s not. But the persistent strength of the U.S. economy, particularly the job market, is making me think twice. Maybe this time really is different. …

Amid widespread cautionary optimism, some economists say the global economy is still at risk of a recession, and that we may not be out of the inflationary woods quite yet. Guy Wagner, chief investment officer at Banque de Luxembourg Investments, or BLI, …

Luxembourg funds continued their recovery from a slight decline in October 2023 by amounting at year-end to 5,285 billion euros, up 2.6% in the month since the end of November. The volume of net assets rose by 5.1% over the past year. The statistics …

Hopes for real estate sector revival risk disappointment

‘Outperformance of US equities difficult to maintain’

The law of increasing excess returns

Pictet sees ‘tactical opportunity’ in stocks, Gilts

Europe has the same commercial property problems as US

European ManCos struggle with adverse impact reporting

Navigating greenwashing and regulatory shifts

Is it really different this time?

BLI’s Wagner: Recession still possible despite optimism

CSSF: Luxembourg funds, at €5,285 bln, back to growth