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INSIGHTS MARKETS

Diversification, the Blind Spot of Equity Markets

In 2023, equity markets experienced a significant shift with the outperformance of Growth and Cyclical segments, driven by factors such as resilient economic activity, decreasing inflation, and expanded valuation multiples due to the surge in sentiment around generative AI.

04/17/2024

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Ostrum Perspectives April 2024

04/16/2024

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INSIGHTS CSR / ESG

MySustainableCorner – March 2024

Every month, find out all about the sustainable market bonds news in our newsletter « MySustainableCorner ».

03/27/2024

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2024 Special elections – India

03/26/2024

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Turkey – focus on elections

Since Mr. Simsek’s appointment as Finance Minister in June 2023, Turkey has returned to orthodoxy policy, initiating a rebalancing of its economy. The sentiment towards the country has significantly improved. Fitch has upgraded Turkey’s rating by a notch to “B+” with a positive outlook. The upcoming municipal elections on March 31 will be decisive for Erdogan’s political future and for Turkey’s economic prospects.

03/26/2024

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INSIGHTS EXPERTISES

Points of view – 1 question, 3 experts : 2024, a singular context of volatility in the markets?

03/22/2024

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Ostrum Perspectives March 2024

Each month we share the conclusions from the monthly strategy investment committee which provides a summary of Ostrum’s views on the economy, strategy and markets.

03/19/2024

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Points of view – 1 question, 3 experts : 2024, which strategies to boost duration?

03/13/2024

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Short-Term Credit: More Than a Car Park for Cash

While ultra short-term credit shares some of the safety-first characteristics of money markets, it can generate extra yield by widening its universe of issuers. Mainstream credit ratings are focused excessively on financial metrics, so do not reflect all the risks of a given credit. Ostrum Asset Management seeks issuers with ratings that underplay a business’s intrinsic value. ESG integration provides additional downside protection and value enhancement. Ostrum AM’s investment process embeds three ESG components: ESG scoring, a carbon intensity calculation, and an anti-corruption policy.

03/05/2024

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INSIGHTS CSR / ESG

MySustainableCorner – February 2024

Every month, find out all about the sustainable market bonds news in our newsletter « MySustainableCorner ».

02/27/2024

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Sustainable Bonds: Unlocking New Dimensions in ESG Investing

Highlights The sustainable bond market has seen significant growth since its inception in 2007. Issues are now approaching $1 trillion a year and account for more than a quarter of new issues in the eurobond market. Sustainable bonds can amplify investors’ approach to sustainable investing, and finance a climate transition respectful of societies and economies. Long-term stability is critical for fixed income investors, and sustainability-focused companies are more likely to minimise transition and financial risks, while having a closer engagement with stakeholders.

02/23/2024

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Ostrum Perspectives February 2024

Each month we share the conclusions from the monthly strategy investment committee which provides a summary of Ostrum’s views on the economy, strategy and markets.

02/20/2024

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