Deng Xiaoping is often considered the architect of modern China, having advocated a pragmatic approach to economic development and embraced the free-market system of western economies. However, many of the principles he endorsed have seemingly bee...

In light of China’s Evergrande crisis, Pierre-Henri Cloarec, Portfolio Manager of the Nordea 1 - Emerging STARS Equity Fund shared the following commentary: ‘’The market has already priced in a bad scenario with Evergrande down >80% YTD...

Now that the pandemic is becoming part of a new normal, voters have the opportunity to vote on this strategic realignment. Germany kicks things off with the German parliamentary elections on September 26, followed by the French presidential electi...

César Pérez Ruiz, Chief Investment Officer Pictet Wealth Management. The Federal Open Market Committee meets this week. While nothing much concrete is expected, observers will be looking for hints on when an announcement on tapering will be...

State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) evaluates popular segments using a balanced approach to stock selection, which takes a range of key market drivers into account: value, quality, sentiment, and risk. Olivia Engel, CIO of SSGA’s Active Quantita...

The world’s largest record label Universal Music (UMG) is due to list on Euronext Amsterdam today, as its owner Vivendi (VIV.PA) spins off a 60% stake, hoping for over a $39 billion valuation. “The music streaming boom has allowed the industry t...