Market and macroeconomic updates

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An investor’s guide to the US presidential election

We assess the key differences between Donald Trump’s and Kamala Harris’s policy platforms, and highlight the potential implications for the financial markets.

Market

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.

Market

EU imposes provisional anti-dumping measures on Chinese EVs and biodiesel

Michael O’Shea examines the EU’s provisional tariffs on Chinese EVs and biodiesel, with final decisions expected in November 2024 and February 2025.

Market

2024 midyear outlook: Is it time to rethink, reset and refresh? Takeaways from our webinar

At the midway point of 2024, our Outlook webinar explores whether its time to rethink, reset and reset your investment views for the rest of the year.

Market

How much does January matter for year-long stock performance?

Is stock performance in January indicative of what performance will be for the full year? Our research shows that the “predictive power” of January has been overstated.

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Investing in the metaverse: architects, enablers and the dynamics of disruption

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Blockchain and beyond: transacting in the metaverse

Market

Introducing the metaverse – weapon of mass disruption

Market

The metaverse: new worldwide web or next Wild West?

Markets and Economy

The Big Picture: Global Asset Allocation 2021 Q4

Despite another good three months for cyclical assets, we are sticking with them within our Model Asset Allocation. We boost allocations to emerging market (EM), Japanese and UK assets, with an overall preference for UK and EM assets.

Markets and Economy

Merits for a dedicated China allocation

The economic success of China presents appealing investment opportunities in a broad range of sectors. Not only that, but efforts to loosen the reigns have enabled much easier access to its financial markets.

ETC

Gold’s 50-year relationship with inflation

In 2020, gold was one of the most sought-after assets in the world as investors wanted to cushion their portfolios from volatile equity market and economic uncertainty. Now that we’re hopefully entering recovery, can gold be a hedge against inflation?

Market

Good apples versus bad eggs

With a 'greenium' emerging for sustainability bonds, we believe an active, research-intensive approach is needed to separate those with good ESG credentials from those that could disappoint.