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Semiconductors versus software : reversal of polarities?
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Historically, the roles were clearly defined: semiconductors were associated with cyclicality and close sensitivity to the macroeconomic cycle, while software was driven by secular, structural grow...

Top Trends for 2026: Energy capital bets on AI-led power demand, positions for cyclical oil surplus
  • 23 hours ago

AI will continue to be a dominant driver of energy capital flows in 2026 as growth investment pauses in amply supplied global oil and natural gas markets. These expectations and five more will dire...

Private markets in DC: the big questions
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The UK pensions landscape is changing with a bold shift to incorporating the high-return potential of private markets. For scheme sponsors and advisers, the focus now is on what an optimal allocati...

When will US small-caps reach the summit?
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Royce Investment Partners: Chris Clark and Francis Gannon discuss whether relatively attractive valuations, strong earnings, and heightened volatility could put US small-caps back on top in 2026?

Macro Matters: Inflation Path and Investment Implications
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Which macroeconomic trends do we think matter the most? Read through the investment implications in this month’s issue of Macro Matters.

A Re-emerging Portfolio Building Block: The Case for International Inflation-Linked Securities
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International inflation linked bonds have regained relevance with higher real yields and modest inflation expectations, providing an attractive building block that offers both non-US diversificatio...

EU sanctions reshape Europe's refined product flows
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Europe's dependence on imported middle distillates is in sharper focus after the EU's 18th sanctions package halted imports of refined products processed from Russian crude from Jan. 21. Europe is...

Will salary increases outpace inflation in 2026?
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Salary increases remain comparatively high by historic standards, exceeding the pre-pandemic norm of 3% amid higher total labor expenses.

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Monthly Checkpoints
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Checkpoints is a comprehensive monthly chartbook highlighting major top-of-mind themes that could shape financial markets in the near term. In addition to the broader macroeconomic discussion, Chec...