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Let’s not neglect European equities!

Equities, Geoffroy Goenen, Jean-Baptiste Sergeant
Since the US presidential elections, US equities have been on an uptrend driven by a certain optimism, as the expectation of tax cuts and deregulation have fuelled the hope of accelerated corporate earnings growth.
  • Outlook 2025

    Ahead of the Curve - An Investment Playbook for 2025

    Throughout the month of December, we invite you to join us in analysing the main issues and perspectives on ten key questions that will impact investing in 2025: European and transatlantic monetary policies, the breakdown of the German economic model, the slowdown in European real estate, artificial intelligence, the banking sector... there will be no lack of challenges and opportunities, it's up to us to seize them together!
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Let’s not neglect European equities!

Equities, Geoffroy Goenen, Jean-Baptiste Sergeant
Since the US presidential elections, US equities have been on an uptrend driven by a certain optimism, as the expectation of tax cuts and deregulation have fuelled the hope of accelerated corporate earnings growth.

Asset Allocation in 2025: Between Optimism and Uncertainties

Outlook 2025, Nadège Dufossé
Global growth progresses in line with expectations, but the economic landscape remains fragmented. While activity is strong in the United States, the Eurozone is struggling to move forward, and China is penalised by weak consumption. Geopolitical tensions and the rise of political uncertainty in several countries risk exacerbating these divergences in 2025.
Outlook 2025, Steeve Brument, Bertrand Dardenne

M&A: Triple Trends for 2025?

As we head into 2025, the stars seem to be aligning for a revival of mergers and acquisitions, creating a fertile environment for investors seeking new opportunities. Merger arbitrage strategies attempt to capitalize on M&A activity by using a structured approach returns.
Outlook 2025, Alix Chosson, Tanguy Cornet

2025: the swan song for global climate action?

2024 concluded as another annus horribilis for climate action, with COP29 blowing “hot air”, reinforced geopolitical tensions overshadowing the climate crisis, and the re-election of Donald Trump in the U.S. We only have a couple of years left before spending the totality of the +1.5°C carbon budget. How will the recent political changes and global geopolitical tensions impact the transition?
Equities

A positive market response to the US elections results

In November, European equities closed the month up. Excluding the UK, however, European equities fell marginally due to a combination of concerns about US trade policy and earnings warnings from the automotive and consumer goods sectors. Consumer weakness in China and within domestic markets was cited as the cause in both cases. A strong Financials performance supported UK equities (+2.5%).
Alternative Investments

From election uncertainty to policy uncertainty

Although financial markets were already pricing a higher probability of a Donald Trump win coming into the US election, during November, asset prices were mainly driven by the election results.
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Monthly Coffee Break

Updated each month, this section provides expert analysis and strategic insights. Stay informed with our latest market perspectives and allocations.

  • Monthly Coffee Break, Asset Allocation

    He is back

    Donald Trump’s return to the White House will likely bring a clearer picture of how dominant his policy plans will be. Undoubtedly, his rhetoric and his policy decisions will shape and shake the economy and financial markets.
  • Monthly Coffee Break, Alternative Investments

    Markets cooled by a winter chill

    This year, the Christmas rally came a month earlier, and Santa Claus has moved from the North Pole to Florida. During December, some of the “Trump trade” winners gave back part of the previous month gains.
  • Monthly Coffee Break, Equities

    Waiting for Trump 2.0

    European equity markets ended the last month of the year on a positive note. The positive market trend was mainly driven by rate cuts and slowing inflation over the course of 2024.
  • Monthly Coffee Break, Fixed Income

    Wholesale repricing of monetary policy expectations.

    The last month of 2024 was a difficult one for the markets. Most major rates markets sold off, with the US 10-year rising by 40 basis points. At the same time, risk assets offered relatively little respite.

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Find the latest research papers. Easily filter by tags such as authors, themes, and formats to access the information most relevant to you. Explore and enhance your understanding with Candriam's trusted research.

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.
Research Paper, Damien Vergnaud, Alternative Investments

Understanding and anticipating index recompositions is essential

Damien Vergnaud, portfolio manager in Candriam's alternative strategies team, presents his study on index rebalancing. It highlights the effects of these transactions on investors' portfolios, and the importance of anticipating them by combining various approaches.
Research Paper, ESG, SRI, Sovereign Sustainability, Vincent Compiègne, Kroum Sourov, Water

Water is more than just a resource

Climate change may be the greatest threat to sustainability, but water vulnerability is potentially the most urgent, likely to play out in a shorter time frame.
Research Paper, Climate Action, ESG, SRI, Alix Chosson

Net Zero Progress Report

We promised you transparency. For a comprehensive discussion of our efforts and results, see our [annual] Net Zero Progress Report 2024. We frequently say that it is not just the carbon target, but the path to that target which affects the damage along the way. In this spirit, we share with you along the way our milestones for the four pillars of our Net Zero strategy.
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