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24 March 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – The curve that got away
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – The curve that got away
The EUR swap curve is telling a fascinating story amid the Iran conflict.
23 March 2026
Multi-Asset
Multi asset
Senior Economist, Multi-Asset Solutions team
Market Perspectives: The fog of war and monetary policy
Market Perspectives: The fog of war and monetary policy
Today we will look at Iran and the impact on central banks.
19 March 2026
Active ETFs
Head of EMEA Active ETFs and Investment Trust Distribution
Innovation in Active ETFs: Conviction in both quant and fundamental research to pursue alpha
Innovation in Active ETFs: Conviction in both quant and fundamental research to pursue alpha
How we work to drive client outcomes through a combination of disciplined quantitative models and fundamental research driven company-level insights.
19 March 2026
Global Chief Investment Officer
Middle East: Markets brace for extended disruption
Middle East: Markets brace for extended disruption
With the economic impact of the crisis hinging on the flow of oil, investors should remain disciplined and focus on long‑term fundamentals over fast‑moving headlines.
17 March 2026
Multi-Asset
Multi asset
Senior Economist, Multi-Asset Solutions team
Market Perspectives: What will central banks do about $100 oil?
Market Perspectives: What will central banks do about $100 oil?
Events in the Middle East mean uncertainty for financial markets. That said, moves remain relatively modest. The S&P 500 stands around 5% lower.
17 March 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – I won’t back down: stalemate in Strait of Hormuz
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – I won’t back down: stalemate in Strait of Hormuz
There seems to be no easy way out of the Iran war, as the ongoing closure of the crucial seaway continues to impact prices and economies around the world. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
17 March 2026
Equity - Global
Equity - Global
Client Portfolio Manager
Why own US small caps in 2026
Why own US small caps in 2026
Despite the significant policy and geopolitical uncertainty, the investment case for US small caps remains intact.
12 March 2026
Equity
Iran conflict brings oil supply risk into sharp focus
Iran conflict brings oil supply risk into sharp focus
Disruptions linked to Iran have translated geopolitical risk into real oil supply constraints, reshaping global energy markets.
10 March 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Smoke on the water
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Smoke on the water
The market continues to trade on the potential macro consequences of events in the Middle East, with the threat of Iranian attacks effectively closing the Strait of Hormuz, leading to a sharp spike in oil prices.
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