2024 midyear investment outlook: opportunities amidst divergence
At the mid-way point of 2024, divergence between individual economies has re-emerged as a theme. How will key economic factors play out and what will the impact on markets be?
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Monthly fixed income update
August was another positive month for fixed income markets, with Fed Chairman Powell largely confirming that US rates would be cut in September. Read our latest thoughts on how fixed income markets performed during the month and what we think you should be looking out for in the near term.
Why complement direct lending with real estate debt?
Private credit, including real estate debt and direct lending, may offer diversification and lower volatility, making it potentially an attractive option for investors seeking optimized portfolios.
Risk & Reward - 3rd issue 2024
This edition of Risk & Reward explores a novel NLP-driven controversy screening tool that complements traditional ESG assessments by effectively identifying financially material controversies through abnormal news flow indicator.
Global equity exposure without the concentration risk
The brief stock market correction in July highlighted how quickly market sentiment can change. Although economic fears have since eased, investors are still seeking optimal portfolio strategies. An equal weight version of the MSCI World Index could offer broad global equity exposure while reducing concentration risk compared to a standard market-cap-weighted approach. Read our latest article to find out more.
Quarterly Global Asset Allocation Portfolio Outlook | Q4 2024
Paul Jackson, Global Head of Asset Allocation Research for EMEA, shares his views on portfolio allocations in the quarter ahead.
Monthly Market Roundup
In our monthly market roundup for August, Invesco experts provide a rundown of a positive month for global equities and an update on the fixed income markets.
Global Fixed Income Strategy Monthly Report
In our regularly updated macroeconomic analysis we offer an outlook for interest rates and currencies – and look at which fixed income assets are favoured across a range of market environments.
Yields remain attractive and may maintain positive relative value
Significant focus on the uncertainty of the US macroeconomic backdrop and its potential implications on the market remain top of mind for investment opportunities. Against this cautious outlook, we asked the experts from Invesco’s bank loan, direct lending and distressed credit teams to share their views as the third quarter of 2024 wraps up.
US Equities monthly update
The month started out in familiar territory, with tech-driven momentum helping both the Nasdaq-100 and S&P 500 set new record highs after seven straight sessions of gains. However, the Nasdaq-100 gave back those early gains plus more, eventually ending July down 1.6%.
Private credit: A case for senior loans
As we continue in 2024, there has been a significant focus on the uncertainty of the US macroeconomic backdrop and its potential implications for the senior secured bank loan market. Despite these challenges, we see three compelling reasons to consider investing in senior secured loans now.
Does swap-based replication offer an advantage?
Any debate over whether physical or synthetic replication is the best way to track an index has been all but laid to rest, with both methods now appreciated for their potential benefits. Discover more.
Monthly gold update
The gold price rose 5.2% in July, setting a new record month-end price. Discover insights into the key macro events and what we think you should be keeping your eyes on in the near term.