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Volatility
Navigating the UK REIT market: The impact of interest rates and valuations
With central banks beginning to cut rates and inflation moderating, the REIT market appears to be at an inflection point. Now seems an opportune moment... 
What does bond yield volatility mean for private credit?
The start of 2025 saw investors having to grapple with significant market volatility. For private credit, we see no reason to panic at this stage... 
Podcast: Should investors hedge forex risk?
Ahead of the release of an in-depth research paper, John Southall, Head of Strategic Research in our Asset Allocation team, delves into FX hedge ratios. 
What are the factors that determine the bid-ask spread?
The bid-ask spread for an ETF can be influenced by several factors, including trading volume, volatility of underlying assets, primary market costs and overall market... 
Near-term headwinds versus long-term support: Where next for lithium?
The metal at the heart of transport electrification has a storied price history. But the long-term demand picture remains compelling, in our view. 
Podcast: Volatility, dis-inversion and the path of rates – Market Talk
What was behind the 'flash crash' and last week's smaller wobble? Ben Bennett, Investment Strategist APAC, explains all. 
Webinar: Active fixed income – riding a wave of volatility
How our investors seek opportunities in turbulent times. 
Chart of the month: August angst in the Japanese equity market
What's happened historically following large one-day falls in a country’s stock market? 
What's suddenly spooked markets?
It’s not often you wake up to see a major equity market down over 12% in a day. Yet that’s exactly what happened in Japan... 
Is US tech the only game in town?
So far, it seems impervious to monetary tightening, political dramas in Europe and fears of over-ownership. But it’s a very crowded market, and a momentum... 
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