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Q2 2026 Asset Allocation outlook: Adapting to uncertainty
The conflict in the Middle East has raised profound and unsettling questions about geopolitical and commodity market stability. 
Engines of intelligence: Scaling the frontier
AI models continue to improve, leading to disagreements about their effects on the labour market 
Chart of the month: Oil prices – putting things in perspective
Investor attention remains firmly on the Strait of Hormuz and the timing of its reopening to Gulf energy exports. In April’s chart of the month,... 
Evidence-based investing: smart investing, smart marketing or a bit of both?
Evidence can anchor long term strategy, yet history alone can’t guide every decision. We think incorporating systematic, forward looking adjustments may better position portfolios for... 
EMs and Hormuz: who is most affected?
The energy shock accompanying the Hormuz closure places many emerging markets (EMS) in the lurch. 
Beyond the barrel
If the conflict in the Middle East persists, inflationary pressures could increase. However, in contrast to 2022, we think a sustained inflation surge appears less... 
Iran conflict: implications for investors
We assess how the latest escalation in the Middle East may affect the macro and market outlook – and stress the importance of a long-term... 
Latin love — Why we like South American bonds
Latin America’s early moving central banks are tightening once more as inflation pressures rekindle. Yet with real rates still priced at extreme levels and the... 
Total portfolio approach: a useful concept?
The total portfolio approach (TPA) is reshaping asset allocation conversations, but its promise comes with challenges. We examine how to capture the advantages of holistic... 
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