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Navigating Japan Equities: Monthly Insights from Tokyo (June 2026)
  • 19 hours ago

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
  • 19 hours ago

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
  • 19 hours ago

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
  • 19 hours ago

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
  • 19 hours ago

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?
  • 19 hours ago

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

Rupture and Resilience
  • 19 hours ago

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
  • 19 hours ago

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.