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Update on US Liberation Day

Asset Allocation
Since his return to the White House, Trump has announced a series of country or sectoral tariff increases. If we combine all the measures announced before 2 April (20% on China, 25% on Canada and Mexico with exemption for goods that comply with the USMCA , 25% on steel and aluminum and 25% on automobiles and parts), the average tariff rate on US imports was on course to reach 11% from 2.5% end of 2024.
  • Fixed Income, Charudatta Shende

    Credit Markets: Don’t get “Carry-ed” away

    Navigating fixed income markets can be a daunting task for those unfamiliar with their intricacies. A multitude of factors – fundamentals, valuations and technicals – can impact a wide range of instruments – sovereigns (developed & emerging), corporates (investment grade and high yield) –, contributing to a highly complex financial landscape.
  • Asset Allocation, Macro

    Update on ReArm Europe

    Released last September, former ECB President Mario Draghi’s report urged the EU to revive and boost its competitiveness. At the end of January, the European Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass to allow Europe to revive economic growth and secure prosperity.
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Credit Markets: Don’t get “Carry-ed” away

Fixed Income, Charudatta Shende
Navigating fixed income markets can be a daunting task for those unfamiliar with their intricacies. A multitude of factors – fundamentals, valuations and technicals – can impact a wide range of instruments – sovereigns (developed & emerging), corporates (investment grade and high yield) –, contributing to a highly complex financial landscape.

Update on US Liberation Day

Asset Allocation
Since his return to the White House, Trump has announced a series of country or sectoral tariff increases. If we combine all the measures announced before 2 April (20% on China, 25% on Canada and Mexico with exemption for goods that comply with the USMCA , 25% on steel and aluminum and 25% on automobiles and parts), the average tariff rate on US imports was on course to reach 11% from 2.5% end of 2024.
US elections, Asset Allocation, Macro, Florence Pisani, Emile Gagna

Trump’s Economic Policy

The election of Donald Trump, coupled with the Republican Party's control of both houses of Congress, has resulted in a new political landscape in the United States. What key decisions must the new administration make? What impact will these decisions have on the macroeconomic environment, financial markets and investors?
Asset Allocation, Macro

Update on ReArm Europe

Released last September, former ECB President Mario Draghi’s report urged the EU to revive and boost its competitiveness. At the end of January, the European Commission presented the Competitiveness Compass to allow Europe to revive economic growth and secure prosperity.
Nadège Dufossé, Asset Allocation

Can US Exceptionalism Endure?

For the past decade, US stock markets have largely dominated the rest of the world, thanks to strong momentum in the technology sector and a favorable macroeconomic environment. Paradoxically, since the election of Donald Trump, this trend has reversed and the US market seems to have temporarily lost this leadership role.
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Updated each month, this section provides expert analysis and strategic insights. Stay informed with our latest market perspectives and allocations.

  • Monthly Coffee Break, Equities

    Europe at the forefront

    “Uncertainty” was probably the most important driver behind the stock market’s behaviour over the past four weeks.
  • Monthly Coffee Break, Alternative Investments

    The wind of change

    The global economy experienced a mild slowdown due to a lower contribution of services to the World PMI and lower consumer participation.
  • Monthly Coffee Break, Fixed Income

    Volatile bond markets

    Over the past weeks, bond markets faced significant volatility primarily due to a barrage of announcements from the White House.

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Research Paper, Emerging Markets

2025 EMD Outlook: Beware of Fiscal Folly

The global macro environment will likely favour further dollar strength, despite the strong appreciation since the US elections in early November. Under President Trump’s second administration, we may even test the dollar highs seen during Paul Volcker’s Federal Reserve chairmanship in the 1980s.
Bertrand Dardenne, Félix Schlang, Alternative Investments, Research Paper

Trump 2.0 and Merger Arbitrage - Green light from the White House?

As we enter 2025, the arrival of a new President in the White House is generating a great deal of uncertainty. Merger arbitrage (M&A) strategies are no exception to the question: What impact can we expect from the change of administration on this asset class ?
Research Paper, Oncology, ESG, SRI, Servaas Michielssens, AI

Precision Oncology Powered by AI: A New Era for Cancer Treatment

Have you heard about radiotheranostics? This new field in medicine combines diagnosis and therapy. It involves using specially designed radioactive compounds that can both identify cancer cells and deliver targeted radiation therapy to destroy them. This is one of the latest developments of precision medicine, a domain that offers fascinating prospects in both early detection and specific treatment.
Research Paper, Alix Chosson, Elouan Heurard, Biodiversity

Biodiversity: ready to take up the challenge of biodiversity integration?

Biodiversity challenges are multifaceted, involving intricate ecological, geographical, and social dimensions. Acknowledging this, Candriam’s biodiversity framework allows for a granular and effective approach of biodiversity integration.
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