Donald Trump and the Nobel Peace Prize
The recent developments in the Middle East make one thing absolutely clear: president Donald Trump deserves the Nobel Peace Prize. This is the logical conclusion if we look at what the prize is supposed to reward: concrete peace achievements that save lives.
Forget ‘superstar city’: a new look at REIT cash flows
A groundbreaking study shows that “superstar cities” systematically lag in total returns — a crucial insight for valuing REITs (real estate investment trusts). The explanation lies in lower rental yields and surprisingly low risk, which fundamentally changes how future cash flows should be assessed.
Investors struggle to price nature’s true value
Despite growing awareness, nature remains a hard sell for investors.
‘Gold could still double in price’
After years of underperformance, investors are once again paying attention to commodities. They are using gold to hedge against higher inflation but also recognize the growth potential tied to the energy transition.
Weathering the climate challenge with data
Van Lanschot Kempen uses sophisticated climate data to assess the potential impact of natural hazards on valuation and price-in the risks. How do we approach this?
Pimco’s ceo Roman warns fund industry against AUM-obsession
Pimco chief executive Emmanuel Roman warned that the asset-management industry’s obsession with attracting cash risks diluting performance and investor trust.
The US is entering an era of ‘post-truth statistics’
In October, the US failed to deliver one of its most closely watched economic reports: the monthly jobs data. The blackout has deepened doubts over whether the world’s largest economy can still produce reliable data, even once the releases resume.
Morningstar: Aberdeen versus Invesco in global emerging markets equities
Equity markets in emerging countries extended their strong performance from the first six months of 2025 into the third quarter, led by heavyweight China, as well as Colombia, Egypt, Peru, Thailand, and South Africa.
Defense and AI push European thematic ETFs to record size
Assets in European thematic ETFs have climbed to a record 52 billion euro, the highest level since the post-Covid “everything bubble.” While a record number of thematic funds closed in 2024, the category is making a comeback this year, led by the themes of defense and AI.
Another wave of price pressure hits European fund managers
Europe’s fee war is entering a new phase. Morningstar’s latest European Fund Fee Study finds that while the steepest cost declines are over, new competitive forces are reshaping the industry.