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Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast?

The unwinding of “Trump trades,” a spike in volatility and the outperformance of European versus US equities have sparked debate about whether this is a tactical shift or the beginnings of a longer bearish trajectory for markets.

Inigo Fraser-Jenkins, Alla Harmsworth | 17 March 2025
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Why Bother with Defensive Equities During the New Trump Era?

Following a defensive equity playbook can help investors prepare for market volatility in a year of heightened uncertainty.

Kent Hargis | 03 February 2025
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China Seeks Wiggle Room for Growth in Year of the Snake

China’s efforts to steer between domestic and international growth challenges in 2025 could be good for bond investors.

Eric Liu | 28 January 2025
Multi-Asset 2025 Outlook: Expanding Horizons

As growth extends to more regions, we see expanding opportunities across countries and assets.

Caglasu Altunkopru, Aditya Monappa | 22 January 2025
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2025 Credit Outlook: On Firm Ground, Despite Shifting Political Sands

New policies could disrupt markets, but high starting yields and strong demand for income should provide ballast.

Tiffanie Wong, Will Smith, Robert Hopper | 15 January 2025
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Private Credit Outlook: Expanding the Universe

The journey from niche asset to core allocation looks set to continue.

Matthew Bass | 09 January 2025
Global Macro Outlook:  First Quarter 2025
Global Macro Outlook: First Quarter 2025

We expect inflation to continue to move lower and growth to slow, especially outside the US. A trade war looks almost certain, with some economic effect on the US but likely larger elsewhere. The good news is the Fed appears well-positioned to respond to emerging risks in either direction.

07 January 2025
Political risks and central bank easing pave the way for active managers in the European bond market.
2025 Outlook for European Fixed Income: From Uncertainty to Opportunity

Political risks and central bank easing pave the way for active managers in the European bond market.

John Taylor, Souheir Asba, Jamie Harding | 07 January 2025
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European Fixed-Income Outlook 2025: Adversity, Uncertainty, Opportunity

European bond markets are climbing a mountain of worry. Despite the risks, history suggests a positive outcome.

John Taylor, Souheir Asba, Jamie Harding | 06 January 2025
Equity Outlook: Preparing for Profound Policy-Driven Change

Political uncertainty and volatility create fertile ground for active investors to find companies that can successfully navigate a new era.

Nelson Yu | 03 January 2025
Chris Hogbin, Global Head of Investments, Scott DiMaggio, Head of Fixed Income, and Nelson Yu, Head of Equities, at AB.
Market Outlook for 2025: Gauging the Global Effects of New US Policies

Our investment heads discuss the forces that will shape growth, interest rates and businesses around the world.

Christopher Hogbin, Scott DiMaggio, Nelson Yu | 03 January 2025
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Fixed-Income Outlook 2025: Fertile Ground

Continued volatility, falling yields, and other expectations for the year ahead, plus seven strategies to take advantage.

Scott DiMaggio | 02 January 2025
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Multi-Asset Income 2025 Outlook: Broader Is Better

We expect the opportunity set to widen for income investors in 2025, though less clarity around the second half requires a dynamic approach.

Karen Watkin, Fahd Malik, Edward Williams | 18 December 2024