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12/12/2018 Research / Market

Why investors should care about French “yellow vests” protest

The Gilets Jaunes (Yellow Vests) are a largely spontaneous protest movement that emerged in France, in October. With no declared political affiliation, they called for lower taxes and a higher level of social transfers and public services.

05/12/2018 Research / Market

Rocky Road for the European Union: Pension Plans' Response

Once again, Amundi and Create-Research have partnered in the Annual European Pensions Survey to provide invaluable insight on what pension plans are thinking and how they are faring in today’s complex market environment.

05/12/2018 Research / Market

Award for the "Robust Asset Allocation for Robo-Advisors" paper

This Working Paper from the Amundi Research Team has been rewarded  by the Savvy Investor Awards 2018 on the 2nd of November. 

04/12/2018 Research / Market

From G20: short-term relief, but it is not the final word on trade disputes

The latest G20 demonstrates some temporary progress in the US/China relationship. An increase of tariff rates in January 2019 was put on hold and the possibility for an additional tranche of tariffs for the rest of US imports from China ($267bn) is also further delayed, at least. China has found the right entry point to give some concessions to the US on sensitive topics for President Trump. 

28/11/2018 Research / Market

Global Investment Views - December 2018

CIO views: High conviction ideas from Amundi Global Investment Committee.

28/11/2018 Research / Market

Global Macro - Outlook to 2020

In the world economy, 2018 began based on the theme of a synchronised global recovery. But, this did not last. Since the spring, the protectionist measures taken by Donald Trump have changed the game.

28/11/2018 Research / Market

Global Trade War: Where Do we Stand Now? What Impacts?

A few days before the important meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping, it is important to have a clear view on the trade dispute between the two countries and on the potential impacts of a trade war. 

28/11/2018 Research / Market

Global Asset Class Spotlights - top down quarterly assessment

The confluence of financial forces such as: physiological credit cycle deterioration, stronger USD, high leverage, less supportive valuation on multiples that won’t expand on tighter margins (i.e. tighter labour market, tariffs, higher PPI) call for financial risk to dominate economic risk.

28/11/2018 Research / Market

Brexit: where do we stand and what should investors expect?

After the EU approval of Brexit deal, we are going to pass through some tough times until the UK parliamentary vote on Brexit Withdrawal Agreement in December.