Asset class insights
Browse investment insights by asset class in the latest reports published by our global Chief Investment Office (CIO).
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Equity
Japan – Takaichi and corporate reforms
This report examines the key drivers behind the momentum in Japan’s stock market and outlines the factors drawing increased investor interest. Read for more information.
Dec 10, 2025
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
Fixed Income
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Fixed Income
Credit – Income over compression
Carry is taking centre stage again in 2026 as credit markets navigate elevated supply, tight valuations, and the accelerating AI financing cycle.
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint Fixed Income
Steep curves and fiscal crossroads
Global bond markets are entering a new era of steeper curves and persistently higher yields. We explore what this landscape could mean for investors.
Bond markets caught between monetary and fiscal policies
Central banks have successfully brought down inflation rates close to target levels and pivoted monetary policy towards a rate cut cycle. We discuss the factors currently driving bond markets and present our view on bond asset classes.
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint FX
Politics, monetary policy, fiscal stimuli
In this publication we explore how politics, monetary policy and fiscal stimuli are set to reshape major currency paths in 2026 and present our corresponding exchange rate forecasts.
Jan 16, 2026
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint FX
Monetary policy back in the spotlight
In this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint FX, we analyse the factors expected to influence exchange rates in the coming months. We also provide our 12-month outlook for the USD and some other currencies.
Oct 21, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint FX
Headwinds for the USD persist
In this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint FX: Headwinds for the USD persist, we address the recent shift in focus from monetary policy decisions to the fiscal and trade policies of the US and the likely near-term developments in this regard. We also provide our outlook for the USD and a number of other currencies.
Jul 03, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint FX
Paradigm shift in the currencies markets
In this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint FX: Paradigm shift in the currencies markets – we examine the factors influencing the development of exchange rates in the next twelve months and present our corresponding forecasts.
Mar 27, 2025
PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint FX
Central Banks at the helm
We explore anticipated central bank policy moves, their potential impact on currency pair volatility, the outlook for the next twelve months and the possible developments in currencies that investors should take into account in their investment decision-making.
Oct 11, 2024
Navigating metals, energy & strategic materials
Ranging from gold to rare earths, this PERSPECTIVES Viewpoint dives into the forces driving volatility, opportunity, and risk across the commodity spectrum.
Dec 15, 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
Venture Capital
Venture Capital in entrepreneurship
Find out more about the role of Venture Capitalists in our CIO Special report.
Jan 09, 2022
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
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
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
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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