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Allianz Global Investors: Banks: safe and sound?
As the dust appears to settle on recent turmoil hitting banks in the US and Europe, investors are scrutinising the resilience of the overall sector.
Allianz Global Investors: Sustainable debt moves into the spotlight
The energy crisis gripping Europe in 2022 raised fears about a surge in fossil fuels investment at the expense of a focus on sustainable sources
Water in 2023 – is history repeating or just rhyming?
Dry weather patterns and historic low water levels showcase the urgency to ramp up investments in providers of water resiliency solutions.
Allianz Global Investors: Sustainability data: turning the tide
A strong proprietary ESG data architecture is the cornerstone in understanding and aligning sustainable outcomes alongside financial returns.
Allianz Global Investors: Markets outlook – what next?
From Silicon Valley to Switzerland, banking stress has tested policymakers and unnerved markets, stirring memories of the global financial crisis. But are these isolated incidents or a symptom of deeper problems? Our global Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) offer their take – and indicate what investors should consider next.
Allianz Global Investors: SVB: everything everywhere all at once?
Isolated incident – or a sign of systemic weakness? The US Federal Reserve has responded promptly to the Silicon Valley Bank failure – but it could spell a bumpy road ahead as higher interest rates continue to bite.
Allianz Global Investors: Fixed income cheat sheet: Ways to invest as markets shift
The world’s bonds markets provide a rich and varied toolkit for investors to help diversify risk in their portfolios and seek additional sources of potential return.
Allianz Global Investors: Back to bonds? The new opportunity set in fixed income
Potentially improved yields and the prospect of peaking interest rates are boosting the appeal of bonds. While the near-term outlook is unpredictable – as the path of inflation and growth remains uncertain – we’ve identified four themes that may help investors build bond allocations and navigate volatile markets.
Allianz Global Investors: Fixed income outlook: harnessing a higher-for-longer conviction
A shifting outlook for inflation, interest rates and economic growth is creating a complex market environment. But we think investors may now be starting to come around to our belief that interest rates are likely to have to stay higher for longer to tame sticky inflation. With the prospect of further near-term market instability, investors may want to consider remaining flexible and deploying their risk budgets tactically and incrementally.
Allianz Global Investors: The China Briefing - Searching for the green shoots
Looking ahead, a key question is whether the hope of China’s recovery post Covid reopening will be matched by economic reality. Trying to assess this is a challenge for markets at the moment as there is somewhat of an information vacuum.
Allianz Global Investors: What the rise of generative AI means for investors
What are the implications of the evolvement of generative AI like ChatGPT and DALL-E 2 for investors?
Allianz Global Investors: 2023 UK equity outlook: Go your own way
It’s been a long time since the UK experienced a “normal” year. Britain’s decision to leave the European Union in 2016 has been variously followed by the prospect of a hard left-wing government, a global pandemic, a European land war and inflation’s vengeful return.
Allianz Global Investors: Navigating sustainable bond opportunities
Sustainable debt instruments are one of the most direct routes to finance sustainable development. The market for such bonds is gaining significant momentum. Investors now have greater opportunities to align their values with investing in fixed income, where previously equities have led the way. With a burgeoning range of sustainable debt labels, understanding these different types of products is key to making the right investment decisions.
Allianz Global Investors: Fuelling a new climate response
Commitment to sustainability has been tested this year against a backdrop of war, economic slowdown, and surging energy prices. Despite the difficulties, we believe these problems will ultimately serve to accelerate the energy transition and prompt investors to double down on opportunities for sustainable investing.
Allianz Global Investors: Year of the Rabbit: luckier for investors?
Last year was challenging for Chinese equities. Investors will be hoping the Year of the Rabbit is more rewarding after signs of a market rebound in 2022.
Allianz Global Investors: Access to healthcare – more important than ever
We are now in the 3rd year of the COVID-19 pandemic and are approaching a time of the year when health services will again face significant pressure. This coincides with a cost of living crisis and looming recession, where hard choices are being forced upon consumers, some of which could add to these pressures.
Allianz Global Investors: China: Grooming the growth of pet economy
China’s pet market is growing at a double-digit speed mostly driven by the country's Gen Z that is more prone to purchase high-quality products.
Allianz Global Investors: Our 2023 expectations at a glance
The shift we are seeing in markets feels momentous. Money has a cost again and there may be alternatives to equities. As asset classes adjust, we think potential investment opportunities may emerge in 2023. We explain more below.
Allianz Global Investors: Pet economy’s resilience to inflationary pressure
Although inflation has driven up prices for pet products, demand for pet-related products and services and related revenues continue to grow. What are some of the reasons for the pet economy’s inelasticity, and what underlying trends drive the growth – even in a highly inflationary environment?
Allianz Global Investors: 2023 Outlook: ready for reset
The shift we are seeing in markets feels momentous. Money has a cost again and there may be alternatives to equities. But does this simply represent a return to “normal” financial conditions after an extended period of ultra-low interest rates and well-behaved inflation? Or is there something uncharted about the territory ahead? As markets adjust and begin to stabilise, we think potential opportunities may emerge for investors in 2023.
Allianz Global Investors: Mind the (Recession) Gap
The global economy faces major headwinds. Many earnings estimates have yet to reflect this potential economic deceleration. Yet while markets have become intensely focused on the short-term, select opportunities exist for diversified active managers.
Allianz Global Investors: Why tech investors should keep an eye on China and the Fed
Don’t be distracted by the recent well-publicised earnings misses of several tech-sector and tech related giants – stocks did well in October overall. There are larger geopolitical, macro and company-specific factors at play that call for a nuanced approach to technology and tech-related stocks.
Allianz Global Investors: The metaverse: is it real?
We think standard definitions of the metaverse underplay its disruptive and transformative potential. By seamlessly integrating “real” life and digital worlds, it creates a new level of interconnectivity – and major new opportunities for investors.
Allianz Global Investors: Financial Darwinism: the evolution of risk management?
Periods of market volatility can see significant drawdown or investment losses
Allianz Global Investors: Measuring performance of a risk targeted fund
Investment Risk is concerned with the degree of predictability associated with a portfolio’s behaviour; to what extent does the portfolio’s value deviate from the ‘expected’ value?
Allianz Global Investors: Risk targeting: a friend in troubled times
The US Federal Reserve’s response to the 2008 Global Financial Crisis, in delivering excess liquidity through a policy of Quantitative Easing (QE), was the catalyst for a sustained decline in asset price volatility. Whilst the US concluded this policy in 2014, more recently other global central banks have either embarked on their own version, or reignited previous programs, e.g. Europe, Japan and the UK.
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