Asset class insights
Browse investment insights by asset class in the latest reports published by our global Chief Investment Office (CIO).
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
China’s Q3 earnings: sectoral divergence
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity: China’s Q3 earnings: sectoral divergence, spotlights how policy support, AI infrastructure, and green energy are helping to drive selective investment opportunities. Read for more information.
Nov 28, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
India’s equity market – Ready to rebound?
In this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity: India’s equity market – Ready to rebound?, we examine whether India’s recent equity market underperformance signals a prolonged trend or sets the stage for a catch-up, as domestic resilience and global dynamics shape the outlook for the year ahead.
Nov 17, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
Artificial Intelligence – Bubble or Boom?
In this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint, we examine the drivers behind the AI rally, compare today’s market dynamics with past technology bubbles, and highlight the critical differences that set this cycle apart.
Oct 28, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
China: Riding on supportive policies and tech optimism
In this PERSPECTIVES report, we examine the recent outperformance of China’s onshore equities (A-shares) relative to offshore equities (H-shares), explore the key drivers behind the A-share rally, and assess its sustainability.
Sep 24, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
China: Upside driven by AI optimism and policy stimulus
In this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint – China: Upside driven by AI optimism and policy stimulus, we evaluate the rally seen in Chinese equities, comment on the implications of a U.S. growth slowdown and potential tariffs.
Mar 18, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
Time to act: Europe’s possible Defence Initiative
In this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint, we look at joint financing options and possible growth effects of increased defence spending, as well as special features within the European defence industry and their relevance for investors.
Mar 04, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Commodities
Not only gold glistening
Commodity prices followed divergent paths in the first half of 2025. In this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Commodities, we explain recent price moves and discuss our outlook for key commodities over the next 12 months.
Jul 11, 2025
Gold & silver in demand, oil price range seems limited
In the latest PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Commodities – Gold & silver in demand, oil price range seems limited, we discuss gold, silver and oil and examine the causes of past price movements. We also address the factors to look out for regarding these commodities and the opportunities we still see for investors in each case.
May 14, 2024
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
China’s Q3 earnings: sectoral divergence
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity: China’s Q3 earnings: sectoral divergence, spotlights how policy support, AI infrastructure, and green energy are helping to drive selective investment opportunities. Read for more information.
Nov 28, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Memo
UK budget: navigating difficult waters
On Wednesday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, delivered her second Autumn Budget against a backdrop of slowing growth, elevated borrowing costs, and persistent domestic political uncertainty.
Nov 27, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
India’s equity market – Ready to rebound?
In this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity: India’s equity market – Ready to rebound?, we examine whether India’s recent equity market underperformance signals a prolonged trend or sets the stage for a catch-up, as domestic resilience and global dynamics shape the outlook for the year ahead.
Nov 17, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
Artificial Intelligence – Bubble or Boom?
In this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint, we examine the drivers behind the AI rally, compare today’s market dynamics with past technology bubbles, and highlight the critical differences that set this cycle apart.
Oct 28, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
China: Riding on supportive policies and tech optimism
In this PERSPECTIVES report, we examine the recent outperformance of China’s onshore equities (A-shares) relative to offshore equities (H-shares), explore the key drivers behind the A-share rally, and assess its sustainability.
Sep 24, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Special
Italy: moving forward
Italy’s economy has convincingly weathered the events of recent years and is now a relatively strong performer in a European context. This new PERSPECTIVES Special report considers the implications for the country’s future development and financial markets.
Aug 04, 2025
Venture Capital
PERSPECTIVES Special
Venture Capital investing: a closer look
Our CIO Special report and introductory video discuss how the VC sector is developing and its role in portfolios.
Jan 10, 2022
PERSPECTIVES Special
Venture Capital in entrepreneurship
Find out more about the role of Venture Capitalists in our CIO Special report.
Jan 09, 2022
PERSPECTIVES Special
Venture Capital trends
Read about the latest trends in global Venture Capital investment and the wide range of risks associated in our CIO Special venture capital report. Browse today.
Jan 08, 2022
PERSPECTIVES Special
Portfolios and Venture Capital
Find out more about the potential role of Venture Capital investing in portfolios as well as diversification in our CIO Special report.
Jan 08, 2022
PERSPECTIVES Special
What is Venture Capital investing?
Find out more about the history and lifecycle of Venture Capital investing in our CIO Special report.
Jan 07, 2022
PERSPECTIVES Special
Venture Capital investing: conclusion
We attempt to summarise the main positives and negatives of Venture Capital investing in our CIO Special report.
Jan 07, 2022
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