Saxo strategist: ‘Even in a fragmenting world, it is best to invest with regional diversification’
In the new multipolar world order, globalization is a thing of the past. Yet Charu Chanana, chief investment strategist at Saxo, still advises investors to allocate capital across continents. She recently flew in from Singapore for a European roadshow with investors.
Chart of the week: inflation concerns, unfiltered
With a new Fed chair on the way, subject to approval by the U.S. Senate, it seemed like a good moment to take another look at “inflation.” And especially at inflation expectations, because they largely determine the behavior of consumers and investors alike. What I see is far from reassuring.
Why the Fed is special and why Warsh’s appointment matters
The appointment of Kevin Warsh as the new chair of the Federal Reserve was met with relief by markets worldwide. Gold crashed 9 percent, silver 28 percent. It was not only American investors who reacted. The whole world was watching. And that is exactly the point.
Global economy appears to be gaining momentum
After a year marked by stable and moderate global growth despite rising tariffs, the global economy now appears to be gaining momentum, note Guy Wagner and his team in their latest monthly market report "Highlights".
Morningstar: MFS vs T. Rowe Price in USD moderate allocation
Multi-asset benchmarks assume costless and frictionless implementation, setting a high bar for allocation funds to outperform after fees. Even so, these “one-stop-shop” solutions remain appealing for many investors.
La Française: February 2026 Outlook
Written by Fraçois Rimeu, Senior Strategist, Crédit Mutuel Asset Management.
Five-year plan guides renewed China allocation
Chinese equities have outperformed Wall Street for two consecutive years, yet the label ‘uninvestable’ continues to stick, analysts say. China bulls have not abandoned the market, but they remain divided over whether state-owned enterprises should be kept or avoided.
Amundi’s ETF machine keeps humming, but active pays the bills
Amundi’s full-year results underscore how Europe’s largest asset manager has become a formidable ETF machine. Yet behind the record passive inflows, profits still rely heavily on traditional active management and a deliberate push into higher-margin activities.
L&G looks for growth in public-private funds
Asset manager L&G is planning to set up hybrid “crossover” funds alongside its extensive passive business. These funds will contain both public and private investments. With this in mind, the British asset manager is working with specialists such as Blackstone.
Trump’s ‘OK’ with a weaker dollar, European investors less so
An uptick of volatility in the dollar is forcing European investors to confront an awkward choice. With hedging already expensive, some are paying up to protect against further weakness. Others are opting to take the risk, arguing the bulk of the adjustment may already be behind them.