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We are pleased to offer a range of views on critical issues facing investors today. Our commentary is developed from our team of internal professionals. We may also use commissioned research from key research partners, from time-to-time.
Economic Updates
The third quarter of 2020 sent global markets on yet another rollercoaster ride courtesy of the global pandemic. Initial optimism grew with the cautious reopening of businesses around the world, only to stall later in the quarter amid a resurgence in COVID-19.
The second quarter of 2020 saw strong performance in global risk assets, as markets and economies around the world responded to the easing of initial COVID-19 lockdowns and continuing stimulus and emergency support from central banks and governments.
Market Updates
The public health response to COVID-19 and governments’ unprecedented fiscal and monetary policy intervention have resulted in an extremely complex investment environment.
Even before the disruption created by COVID-19, the world economy was stuck in a low gear and was likely to remain there for the foreseeable future. Both advanced and emerging economies were already under considerable strain due to high debt, worsening demographic trends, and lower productivity growth.
Commissioned Research


