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Midyear U.S. Equity Outlook: Looking Toward 2026 for Upside
While we are neutral on stocks near-term due to tariff uncertainty and valuations, multiple catalysts could drive an earnings acceleration in 2026 as current risks dissipate.
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Infrastructure Insights
Portfolio Insights
Resilience with Upside in a Volatile Quarter
Q2 2025 Global Infrastructure Income Strategy Commentary
Listed infrastructure was resilient during the market volatility in April, strongly outperforming the broader market, and remained steady through May and June while equities recovered from the selloff.
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European Infrastructure Sees Capital Inflows
Q2 2025 Global Infrastructure Value Strategy Commentary
In Europe, GDP-sensitive toll roads and airports were key contributors, while rate cuts and policy support were positive for utilities.
Global Equity Insights
Portfolio Insights
Global Improvers At Heart of Converging Trends
Q2 2025 Global Value Improvers Strategy Commentary
A weakening U.S. dollar and a repatriation of capital from the U.S. by overseas investors bolstered strong performance in international industrials and IT sectors.
Global Equity Insights
Portfolio Insights
AI Rally Buoys Global Growth Stocks
Q2 2025 Global Growth Strategy Commentary
Strategy outperformance was boosted by communication services and AI-indexed holdings and across the U.S., Europe Ex U.K. and emerging markets.
Emerging Markets Insights
Global Equity Insights
China Emerging as Global Biotechnology Player
Evolving from its fast follower approach, an expanding number of Chinese biotech companies are licensing new compounds to multinational pharmaceutical firms.
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Anatomy of a Recession
AOR Update: Flexing the Edge
Periods of substantial uncertainty offer an opportunity for individuals and professionals alike to gain an investment edge by lengthening their time horizon.
Infrastructure Insights
Infrastructure Steady as Equities Swing
Despite recent strong performance for listed infrastructure versus equities, infrastructure valuations are still attractive on a risk adjusted basis, and could have room to run.
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Anatomy of a Recession
AOR Insights: What a Difference a Week Makes
Trade truces with China and the U.K. are just what the economy and equity markets needed to neutralise the effects of elevated policy uncertainty.
Global Equity Insights
Q&A: Shifting U.S. Sustainability Priorities Resonate Globally
As the new U.S. administration enters the global stage, Portfolio Managers Jean Yu and Benedict Buckley discuss whether and how sustainability priorities are changing, both in the U.S. and globally.
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Anatomy of a Recession
AOR Update: Recession or Vibecession?
The risk-reward tradeoff facing the economy and financial markets skews unfavourably, although a positive trade shift or pivot to deregulation or tax cuts could reverse this.