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Navigating Japan Equities: Monthly Insights from Tokyo (June 2026)
  • 10 Jun 2026

This month, we discuss the drivers of Japan’s still rising long-term bond yields and the upcoming BOJ monetary policy meeting—at which the central bank is expected to hike rates—and their overall i...

Harvard loses first place in Nature Index
  • 10 Jun 2026

For the first time in a decade, the US university has lost its top position in the academic rankings, usurped by a Chinese institution.

In an Unsettled World, Value Investing Can Add a Layer of Defense
  • 10 Jun 2026

Why have value stocks been more durable than expected in today’s uncertain market environment? Since early 2025, value stocks have enjoyed a strong run, defying market volatility driven by trade te...

AI’s expansion runs on smaller companies
  • 10 Jun 2026

ClearBridge Investments: In addition to a greater range of chips supporting AI development, several factors could cause the current cycle to last longer than expected.

Allocation Views: Optimistic on equities, mindful of inflation
  • 10 Jun 2026

In this month’s Allocation Views, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions is optimistic about equities in the month ahead amid strong corporate fundamentals and resilient growth.

Nature Index 2026 Research Leaders rankings: are China’s East Asian neighbours keeping pace with it?
  • 10 Jun 2026

Japan and South Korea are challenging Western peers in a shifting research landscape.

Rupture and Resilience
  • 10 Jun 2026

A global economic outlook for fractured alliances, fiscal strain, and massive-scale AI investment could drive divergent possibilities – and reward diversified, high quality fixed income and credit...

Gold 2026 Midyear Outlook: A tug-of-war between tactical and structural momentum
  • 10 Jun 2026

Structural support for gold remains intact, with prices potentially reaching $5,500/oz by year-end. Record government debt, elevated stock-bond correlations, strong physical demand, and low fund ow...

ISA Focus: The Affordable opportunity
  • 09 Jun 2026

US affordable housing has emerged as a compelling investment opportunity that also has the potential to address social needs.