Investment themes
Our key investment themes are designed to have long-term relevance and to identify continuing investment opportunities. Browse the latest reports published by our global Chief Investment Office (CIO).
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PERSPECTIVES Special
Europe’s electricity price premium
We examine why Europe's electricity price premium is becoming increasingly structural rather than cyclical, the implications for inflation, industry and economic growth, and where investors may find opportunities as Europe invests in resilience, electrification and energy infrastructure.
Aug. 19, 2026
PERSPECTIVES Special
Macro Europe: Energy and economic resilience
This PERSPECTIVES Special explores how Europe's energy security, supply chains and policy response have evolved in recent years, separating cyclical factors from deeper structural changes.
Jul. 31, 2026
PERSPECTIVES Special
Beyond labels: Investment performance through a sustainability lens
This PERSPECTIVES Special analyses the performance of selected equity index methodologies and labelled bond segments across major regions over both the year-to-date and 12-month periods.
Jul. 31, 2026
PERSPECTIVES Special
Investing in China: Selectivity in a two-speed economy
In this PERSPECTIVES Special, we examine key developments across China's economy and financial markets and what this means for investment across asset classes and sectors.
Jul. 29, 2026
PERSPECTIVES Memo
Red Sea disruptions: increasing risks for energy markets
Houthi attacks in the Red Sea have increased risks to global oil supply and highlighted a key vulnerability in Saudi Arabia’s alternative export route. We explore the immediate market impact and implications for investors.
Jul. 24, 2026
PERSPECTIVES Special
US deficits: A new twist on Wicksell
This PERSPECTIVES Special – US deficits: A new twist on Wicksell looks at the fundamental reasons why the US can continue to attract capital and generate wealth while running current account and budget deficits.
Jul. 08, 2026
PERSPECTIVES Special
Emerging structural themes across Asia
We focus on how EM Asia’s market leadership is broadening beyond the “Asia Tech” narrative, with the rally increasingly supported by three structural drivers.
Jul. 07, 2026
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