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Just Transition: 4 things investors can do to ensure society isn’t shortchanged in the transition to net zero
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Just Transition: 4 things investors can do to ensure society isn’t shortchanged in the transition to net zero

Our latest climate research paper shows why a ‘just transition’ matters, highlighting actions that companies, governments and investors need to take to make it happen.

4 min Read
Avoided Emissions: why understanding climate impact isn’t as simple as 1, 2, 3…
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Avoided Emissions: why understanding climate impact isn’t as simple as 1, 2, 3…

Discover how abrdn is contributing to research on avoided emissions and helping to improve how we measure corporate climate impact.

3 min Read
Money market funds: back with a bang
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Money market funds: back with a bang

A look at these indispensable cash management instruments, and why investors are flocking to add them to their investment policies.

4 min Read
COP28: what’s needed for a credible oil and gas transition?
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COP28: what’s needed for a credible oil and gas transition?

There will be a spotlight on the fossil-fuel industry at COP28 this year, so a big question looms: can alternative technologies aid a credible oil and gas transition?

2 min Read
Tokyo’s multifamily assets: are they living up to expectations?
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Tokyo’s multifamily assets: are they living up to expectations?

We take a look at Tokyo’s multifamily assets and highlight if they are living up to expectations.

1 min Read
Have interest rates peaked?
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Have interest rates peaked?

It’s the question on most people’s lips. Our rates experts share their views.

4 min Read
India: a beacon for emerging markets
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India: a beacon for emerging markets

The equity market has been on a tear since March while India remains one of the fastest-growing major economies in the world right now.

2 min Read
Have Chinese policymakers done enough?
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Have Chinese policymakers done enough?

China’s economic rebound has been disappointing. But behind the headlines there are positives. Here’s what else we think government can do.

2 min Read
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Global Macro Research

Global Economic Outlook: After the hikes
Global Macro Research
Global Economic Outlook: After the hikes

What happens after the hikes? As many central banks ponder cutting interest rates next year, we look at the diverging paths of the main economies. Read on to find out more…

7 min Read
Macro Bytes: Is Japan leaving behind the lost decades?
Global Macro Research
Macro Bytes: Is Japan leaving behind the lost decades?

Podcast discussion about the return of inflation to Japan, and the outlook for Bank of Japan monetary policy as a response.

25 min Listen
China: Activity firms while policy eases
Global Macro Research
China: Activity firms while policy eases

October data add to the stronger picture painted by the September and August activity releases. Policy appears to be increasingly gaining traction and property could get further support.

1 min Read
Macro Bytes: How could conflict in the Middle East affect the global economy?
Global Macro Research
Macro Bytes: How could conflict in the Middle East affect the global economy?

Podcast discussion about the transmission channels from the conflict between Israel and Hamas into the global economy.

26 min Listen
Following three lost decades, is Japan at a turning point?
Global Macro Research
Following three lost decades, is Japan at a turning point?

Japan is closer to achieving its inflation target over the medium term than it has been in decades. But higher wage agreements and inflation expectations are only weakly embedded, so the BoJ’s exit strategy will be very cautious. We expect yield curve control and negative rates to end next year, but little tightening thereafter.

1 min Read
Macro Bytes: Why are bond yields rising?
Global Macro Research
Macro Bytes: Why are bond yields rising?

Paul and Luke talk to James McCann, Deputy Chief Economist at abrdn, about the significant rise in global bond yields.

26 min Listen
The monthly macro outlook video – November 2023
Global Macro Research
The monthly macro outlook video – November 2023

Luke Bartholomew, Senior Economist, discusses the tragic events in the Middle East and the recent bond-market selloff. He also provides a roundup of regional economic developments.

4 min Watch
What would Labour do? 4. Economic strategy
Global Macro Research
What would Labour do? 4. Economic strategy

Labour is focusing on an ambitious package of supply-side reforms to incentivise private sector investment and boost growth in the UK. This significantly more interventionist style of government has the potential to offer a clearer policy landscape for investors, but delivery risks will be high.

1 min Read
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