Market Insights

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

November 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

China Remains Compelling Despite Regulatory Upheavals

China Remains Compelling Despite Regulatory...

Understanding the government’s social agenda is key.

By Christopher J. Kushlis & Justin Thomson

November 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

November 2021

October 2021 / ASSET ALLOCATION VIEWPOINT

Maintaining a Cautious Approach

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

October 2021 / U.S. GOVERNMENT POLICY

Legislation Supporting Clean Energy Would Impact Key Sectors

Legislation Supporting Clean Energy Would...

Modernizing the electric grid is key for scaling up renewable power.

By Katie Elizabeth Deal

Katie Elizabeth Deal Investment Analyst

September 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

The Return of Volatility May Signal a Buying Opportunity, Not a Bear...

The Return of Volatility May Signal a Buying Opportunity, Not a Bear Market

The Return of Volatility May Signal a Buying...

Why fluctuating asset prices need not cause alarm.

Nikolaj Schmidt Chief International Economist

September 2021 / MONTHLY MARKET REVIEW

Global Markets Monthly Update

August 2021

September 2021 / ASSET ALLOCATION VIEWPOINT

Should Rising Inflation Be a Concern?

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

September 2021 / MULTI-ASSET SOLUTIONS

Looming Lower Returns Demand Creative Multi‑Asset Response

Looming Lower Returns Demand Creative Multi‑Asset...

Active management and a broad toolkit may be necessary.

By Yoram Lustig, Michael Walsh & Niklas Jeschke

August 2021 / MARKET EVENTS

China Regulation—Opportunity May Lie in the Midst of Stock Sell-Off

China Regulation—Opportunity May Lie in the...

We are assessing potential winners and losers amid new regulations in the education...

By Multiple Authors

August 2021 / FIXED INCOME

How Digital Currencies Add Policy Potency for Emerging Markets

How Digital Currencies Add Policy Potency...

More monetary policy control as rate decisions have a broader impact.

July 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

Into Choppier Waters

The serenity of equity markets is deceptive.

Nikolaj Schmidt Chief International Economist

July 2021 / ASSET ALLOCATION VIEWPOINT

A Moderating Outlook for Equities

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

July 2021 / MULTI-ASSET SOLUTIONS

How Far Are We in This Value Rotation?

A quantitative perspective

By Thomas Poullaouec & Nathan Wang

June 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

Surging Home Prices May Lead to Rate Hikes

The return of housing as an economic driver gives the Fed options.

Nikolaj Schmidt Chief International Economist

June 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

The Imminent Peak in Growth Does Not Spell Doom and Gloom

The Imminent Peak in Growth Does Not Spell...

It is likely to remain above the potential rate for a while.

Nikolaj Schmidt Chief International Economist

May 2021 / GLOBAL MARKETS

More Than Just a Rotation: A New Era for Value

By Multiple Authors

May 2021 / U.S. GOVERNMENT POLICY

In First 100 Days, Biden Maps Big Changes to Economy

In First 100 Days, Biden Maps Big Changes...

Expect tax hikes to fund infrastructure upgrades and innovation.

By Katie Elizabeth Deal

Katie Elizabeth Deal Investment Analyst

January 2022 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

January 2022

January 2022 / ASSET ALLOCATION VIEWPOINT

Ten Key Insights From 2021

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

January 2022 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

In With a Whimper, Out With a Bang

The investment story of 2022 will be tactical bear, structural bull.

Nikolaj Schmidt Chief International Economist

December 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

A Digital U.S. Dollar Will Strengthen the Currency's Global Dominance

A Digital U.S. Dollar Will Strengthen the...

A Fed‑backed CBDC will dwarf those of other countries.

December 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Germany’s Coalition Agreement Should Stimulate Growth and Inflation

Germany’s Coalition Agreement Should Stimulate...

The new government will likely show more flexibility on EU‑wide issues.

Tomasz Wieladek T. Rowe Price International Economist

December 2021 / ASSET ALLOCATION VIEWPOINT

Revisiting Inflation Concerns

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

December 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Global Asset Allocation Viewpoints

December 2021

December 2021 / MULTI-ASSET SOLUTIONS

Three Contrarian Investing Views on China, Stagflation, Supply Chains

Three Contrarian Investing Views on China,...

By Richard de los Reyes

Richard de los Reyes Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset

December 2021 / GLOBAL MARKET OUTLOOK

Playbook for a Shifting Economic Landscape

By Sébastien Page, Justin Thomson & Mark J. Vaselkiv

November 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Pension Curve Insider: LDI Solutions October Monthly Recap

Pension Curve Insider: LDI Solutions October...

By Jason DaCruz & Justin Harvey

November 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

The ECB Will Likely Resist Hiking Despite Inflationary Pressure

The ECB Will Likely Resist Hiking Despite...

This would set it on a different path than other central banks.

Tomasz Wieladek International Economist

October 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Pension Curve Insider: LDI Solutions September Monthly Recap

Pension Curve Insider: LDI Solutions September...

By Jason DaCruz & Justin Harvey

October 2021 / MULTI-ASSET SOLUTIONS

PULSe Indicator Rang the Alarm in Q3 2021

PULSe reached its highest level since April 2020.

By Thomas Poullaouec, Nathan Wang & David Clewell

October 2021 / MULTI-ASSET SOLUTIONS

Rising Inflation Risk and How to Address It

Rising Inflation Risk and How to Address...

Whether temporary or not, price rises cannot be ignored.

By Yoram Lustig & Michael Walsh

October 2021 / GLOBAL MARKETS

Growth Delayed but Not Derailed

Opportunities still lie ahead for firms and investors.

By Robert W. Sharps

Robert W. Sharps Chief Executive Officer and President

September 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

Demand Stimulus and Inflationary Pressures Loom for Post‑Election Germany

Demand Stimulus and Inflationary Pressures...

The new government will likely prioritize social justice and green policies.

Tomasz Wieladek T. Rowe Price International Economist

September 2021 / FIXED INCOME

Controlled Deflation of the China Property Debt Balloon

Controlled Deflation of the China Property...

Beijing’s policy actions in the property sector seem to be containing any potential...

By Sheldon Chan & Anna Zhang

September 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

Pension Curve Insider: LDI Solutions August Monthly Recap

Pension Curve Insider: LDI Solutions August...

By Andrew Armstrong & Justin Harvey

September 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

Germany’s New Government Is Likely to Rewrite Economic Policy

Tomasz Wieladek T. Rowe Price International Economist

August 2021 / U.S. GOVERNMENT POLICY

Biden Signals Government-Wide Push to Promote Competition

Biden Signals Government-Wide Push to Promote...

But changing rules and laws isn’t easy and would take time.

By Katie Elizabeth Deal

Katie Elizabeth Deal Investment Analyst

August 2021 / ASSET ALLOCATION VIEWPOINT

Sticking With Value

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

August 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

PULSe Indicator: Sentiment and Economic Uncertainty Rule in Q2

Inflation and central banks dominate markets, outweigh new coronavirus variants.

By Thomas Poullaouec, Nathan Wang & David Clewell

July 2021 / ECONOMICS

Central Bank Digital Currencies May Bring "Helicopter Money" Closer

Central Bank Digital Currencies May Bring...

More efficient money transfers will likely bring down rates.

July 2021 / GLOBAL MARKETS

Cryptocurrencies May Transform Capital Markets

Speculation is extraordinary, but so is potential

By Robert W. Sharps & Sébastien Page

June 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

The Eurozone Faces an Inflation Roller Coaster

Price rises will likely slow next year—before picking up again.

Tomasz Wieladek T. Rowe Price International Economist

June 2021 / ASSET ALLOCATION VIEWPOINT

The Challenge of Rising Inflation

Timothy C. Murray Capital Markets Strategist

May 2021 / INVESTMENT INSIGHTS

PULSe Indicator: Stability on the Surface, Currents Underneath

PULSe Indicator: Stability on the Surface,...

Vaccination rollout/lockdowns lower pandemic risk.

By Thomas Poullaouec, Nathan Wang & David Clewell

May 2021 / GLOBAL ECONOMY

Why Central Bank Digital Currencies Will Revolutionize Banking

CBDCs should boost financial inclusion and improve efficiency.