Notes from the Investment Floor: 3 key topics for investors in Japan

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Dan Carter discusses three of the key factors for investors in Japan to be thinking about now, especially in light of the Bank of Japan’s surprising policy moves.

Notes from the Investment Floor: Yield is back for bonds

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Vikram Aggarwal sets the scene for bond markets in 2023, as yield finally returns to the asset class. Could market fears transfer from duration to credit quality in 2023?

Outlook 2023: European banks deserve some credit

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Luca Evangelisti says that European banks are much better prepared to navigate a slowing economy, and this adds to the “through the cycle” risk-adjusted appeal of CoCos.

Outlook 2023: Recession, but that needn’t be bad for bonds

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Adam Darling looks ahead to the prospect of bad economic news in 2023, but explains why he hasn’t been this optimistic about bond markets for years.

Outlook 2023: Is the time ripe for emerging markets?

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Nick Payne explains why he believes emerging markets are poised for a recovery after a challenging year.

Outlook 2023: Europe, is it dawn yet?

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Mark Nichols and Mark Heslop discuss why they are staying positive, and the subtle difference between investing in European companies and investing in Europe.

Outlook 2023: Hard yards ahead for UK economy

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After a volatile year for UK investors, Richard Buxton examines the headwinds facing the UK economy and explains why there are reasons to be optimistic despite the challenges ahead.

Outlook 2023: Bonds are back

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Ariel Bezalel and Harry Richards assess the prospects for fixed income as inflation fades and growth concerns emerge.

Outlook 2023: It will pay to be open-minded and adaptable

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Jupiter’s Independent Funds Team look ahead to 2023, which will likely see recession but potentially also falling inflation.

Outlook 2023: Time to think like a central banker about gold

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After a volatile year for markets and an increasing lack of trust in both sovereigns and institutions, Ned Naylor-Leyland explains why it’s time to think differently about Gold.