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Middle East crisis reinforces commodity supercycle – emerging market bonds poised to benefit
  • 14 hours ago

Emerging markets are at the cusp of a new era. Persistently strong demand for bonds in the asset class, solid fundamentals and a weaker US dollar are creating attractive opportunities. At the same...

France: Transposing the EU Pay Transparency Directive at last
  • 14 hours ago

Nearing the June deadline to transpose the EU Pay Transparency Directive, France moves on draft legislation, but it likely won’t be signed into law until the end of 2026.

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CIO Briefing - War in Iran: Increasing bearish sentiment in week 2
  • 17 Mar 2026

Week 2 of Operation Epic Fury has shifted the question from “how will markets react?” to “how long will the physical disruption last?” The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed: vessel exits have...

UBP Weekly View - Markets brace for the economic fallout of a widening conflict
  • 17 Mar 2026

The prospect of a prolonged Middle East conflict is unsettling financial markets, as investors weigh the potential macroeconomic consequences.

Putting AI to Work: Clearing the Path for Core Research Work
  • 17 Mar 2026

The views expressed herein do not constitute research, investment advice or trade recommendations, do not necessarily represent the views of all AB portfolio-management teams and are subject to cha...

Why own US small caps in 2026
  • 17 Mar 2026

Despite the significant policy and geopolitical uncertainty, the investment case for US small caps remains intact.

Crude calculations
  • 17 Mar 2026

Here's the latest weekly update from our investment team.

DOES THE FED HAVE A NEW INFLATION PROBLEM?
  • 17 Mar 2026

With inflation above target and the US economy softening, the Fed faced a difficult balancing act - even before the Iran war. But as soaring energy prices fuel inflation and growth concerns build,...

Navigating Investing in Today’s Markets with Janet Rilling
  • 17 Mar 2026

Janet Rilling, head of Allspring’s Plus Fixed Income team, discusses key global fixed income themes, including fiscal stimulus, central bank policy divergence, and inflation risks.