Amundi Asset Managers
Cryptocurrencies Enter the Mainstream as Institutions Step In
Prepared by Amundi Investment Institute’s Economy & Markets team, this report assesses how regulation and institutional adoption are reshaping the digital asset landscape.
Regulatory Clarity: U.S. acts (FIT21, GENIUS) and the...
2025-09-26
2025-09-26
BlackRock/iShares
Staying Selective as Europe Offers Income and Sector Opportunities
This commentary highlights tactical views across equities and fixed income following the Fed’s renewed easing.
Europe Credit Edge: Euro area investment grade credit yields near 6% (USD-hedged) now outcompete U.S. credit, reinforci...
2025-09-25
Northern Trust
U.S. Outlook Brightens but Risks Persist
Prepared by Northern Trust’s Global Economic Research team, this report assesses the shifting U.S. economic landscape as 2025 enters its final quarter.
Labor Market: Job gains remain subdued (22,000 in August), with youth and mino...
2025-09-25
Schroders
Gold Equities Quietly Outperform as Fundamentals Strengthen
Authored by Schroders’ Metals Fund team, this report analyzes why gold equities remain attractive despite strong recent gains.
Margins vs. Valuations: Producer cashflow margins are at record highs, yet equities trade at discounts...
2025-09-25
WisdomTree
Bitcoin’s 2% Allocation Case Strengthens
Prepared by WisdomTree’s Digital Assets Research team, this report evaluates the role of bitcoin in diversified portfolios.
Performance Impact: A 2% allocation to bitcoin in a 60/40 global portfolio historically lifted annual retu...
2025-09-23
Nuveen
Fed Shifts Toward Easing as Growth Slows and Labor Risks Rise
This commentary by Nuveen’s Fixed Income Strategy team analyzes the Federal Reserve’s September rate cut and its implications for investors.
The Fed cut rates by 25 bps to 4.00–4.25%, with its dot plot now signaling 50 bps...
2025-09-23
NatWest Group
Diverging Policy Paths: Fed Cuts as BoE Holds the Line
NatWest Chief Economist highlights the contrasting monetary policy stances of the Bank of England (BoE) and the Federal Reserve amid cooling labor markets and persistent inflation.
UK outlook: The BoE kept rates at 4%, citing inflation...
2025-09-23
Northern Trust
Fiscal Strains, Chinese Deflation, and U.S. Medical Inflation Signal Structural Risks
Northern Trust’s Global Economic Research team reviews fiscal, macroeconomic, and healthcare challenges shaping investor risk assessments.
France & U.K. fiscal strains: Rising deficits and political gridlock are driving bond y...
2025-09-23
Schroders
Smoother Sailing: Private Markets as a Stabilizer for DC Portfolios
Schroders’ latest analysis highlights how incorporating private markets into defined contribution (DC) schemes can enhance long-term returns while reducing portfolio volatility.
A 10% allocation to a multi-asset long-term asset fund (L...
2025-09-22
Allianz Global Investors
Active Management as a Driver of Returns in Volatile Markets
Allianz Global Investors’ Get Active report outlines why active strategies are increasingly essential in today’s divergent and uncertain markets.
Divergence across economies, shifting equity-bond correlations, and US eq...
