US equities: two major themes in a stabilising economy

As we enter the recovery phase, the US equity team is working closely with our Fundamental Research team to analyse two major themes that will drive our sector positioning and stock picks over the coming months.

CIO EMEA outlook 2021 – knowns and unknowns after a tumultuous year

We see three themes dominating 2021: the development
of a Covid-19 vaccine; the political make-up of the US
following the November election; and Brexit.

Biden passes 270: but what does the future hold?

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While vote counting continues, Joe Biden has secured the 270 electoral votes needed to become the next president of the United States. But the narrow margin of victory and possibility that Republicans retain the Senate are likely to impact his administration’s potential policies.

2020 US election: staying patient as the vote unfolds

Is it high noon for UK universities?

There is an established process for concluding the US election, but markets may be volatile along the way

What the US election means for markets… and what it doesn’t!

The election cycle will increase short-term volatility, but we don’t believe it will have much influence on market averages over the long term.

Investment team updates – bullet points 4 September

Pensions Watch – November 2020

Find the latest key market updates regarding the following asset classes: Fixed income, European equities, US equities, Japanese equities, Global equities, Multi-asset.

Summer slumber soothes markets

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Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.

Investment team updates – bullet points 14 August

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Find the latest key market updates regarding the following asset classes: Fixed income, European equities, US equities, Japanese equities, Global equities, Multi-asset.

Investment team updates – bullet points 07 August

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Find the latest key market updates regarding the following asset classes: Fixed income, European equities, US equities, Japanese equities, Global equities, Multi-asset.

Investment style rotations – growth versus value

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Style rotations, where investors switch one type of investment style for another, are nothing new. At some point during most investment cycles different styles – such as growth, quality and value – will outperform at different points as investors rotate in and out depending on their outlook.