insights.

Donald Trump’s return to the White House marks an end to free trade. We consider what this might mean for global markets and emerging markets in particular. 

What recent investments has our Plastic Circularity strategy made, and what were the key corporate deals, scientific reports and policy developments in Q4?

Each December, the so-called Santa rally glides into investment discourse. Do equities really perform more strongly into the end of each year, and can we expect an extension on 2024’s already robust gains?

Security selection is growing more vital in the current market environment, and active management of risk premia can help limit exposure to vulnerable issuers.  

How heavily could higher US tariffs impact global growth? Simply put uses historical precedents to forecast the effects and calibrate how our multi-asset portfolios should respond.

HM The King hosted an event focused on nature-based business and investment for the UK launch of the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance.

Donald Trump’s policy agenda could have profound implications for the US economy and global markets. Our equity, fixed income, multi-asset and convertible bond teams assess three key impacts.

Markets expect a hike in US tariffs to 10% on all imports to drive a surge in domestic inflation. This week in Simply put, we assess the potential short- and longer-term impacts.

The profitability and valuations of large-cap equities could shift in 2025 as a result of the continuing rise in short- and long-term US real rates, our analysis shows.

Long-term capital allocation to regenerative value chains delivers greater investment potential and benefits nature more than trading biodiversity credits.

Decarbonising firms in high-emission sectors are critical to the net-zero transition. How can equity investors identify them?

As markets become concerned about rising deficits, Simply put tests whether lowering taxes delivers on the theoretical promise to generate better tax returns.  

Spending promises from US election candidates have spurred a repricing of bond risk. Simply put explores how budget deficits affect asset classes.

We outline convictions and allocation calls for our long-only strategies, given the US macro picture, Europe’s economic divergence and China’s stimulus.

This edition of Fallen angels radar tracks developments in the investable credit universe over the past quarter, including the downgrade of a UK utility.

With signs of cyclical improvement in economic data and rising US inflation pressures, Simply put assesses the long-term path of rates.

The Q4 Alphorum explains our positioning across sovereign markets and credit sectors as the global interest-rate cutting cycle progresses.

Why has our Plastic Circularity strategy invested in Calyxia? We unpack the investment and impact cases for the producer of biodegradable alternatives to a type of microplastic used in everyday products. 

The consensus view is that inflation is declining – yet our nowcasting indicators point to building inflationary pressures. In this context, key hedges like inflation-linked bonds and commodities seem undervalued, in our view.

Silvercrest Investment Managers today announces the appointment of Christèle Clémence as Senior Sales Strategic Account.

Watch our webinar, ‘Rethink net zero’, which explores investment approaches to the climate transition and the outcomes on multi-asset portfolios.

The rate-cutting cycle has begun. Our Multi Asset team offers key takeaways in the three-year anniversary edition of quarterly Simply put.

Markets have been buoyed by the Fed and China’s stimulus. Are they pricing in too much good news? Simply put offers compelling insights.  

An eventful Swiss National Bank meeting marked the end of Thomas Jordan’s reign and delivered a rate cut. Is further policy easing in store?

As generative artificial intelligence triggers a global technology-upgrade supercycle, how is the US-China semiconductor rivalry influencing the opportunity set?

Low costs, high modularity and abundant inputs are among the factors driving solar power’s unstoppable growth. What long-term investment opportunities does this provide?

AI can help ageing populations thrive by improving healthcare outcomes and augmenting the professional expertise of the older generation.  
 

For investors, what do geopolitical tensions, artificial intelligence and the net-zero transition have in common? The need to rethink, and to find opportunity in adversity. 

Can the US dollar remain a safe-haven currency? Simply put discusses whether a richening of the dollar could impact its diversification potential.

Lead Portfolio Manager Juan Mendoza outlines how to spot the future’s most valuable brands, as our World Brands strategy marks 15 years since launch

In a US economic slowdown, will bonds prove to be effective diversifiers? Simply put analyses the drivers of the end-of-cycle decline in rates.

How can investors prepare for this transition? Our Silvercrest webinar will try and answer this question. Register, and join us to find out more.

This third anniversary issue of Simply put considers the outlook for real interest rates – and asks if multi-asset investors should rethink bond exposures.

Simply put explores what’s factored into markets from looming US rate cuts and why correlations could also influence asset prices.

Are companies with SBTi commitments to reduce emissions starting to deliver on their targets? We look at the data to find early transition leaders.

Amid a slowdown in the US economy, Simply put investigates the role of lower growth in aiding the Federal Reserve’s fight against inflation. 

US unemployment is currently a source of market concern, but is the world’s biggest economy really headed for a recession? 

Economic indicators currently offer mixed signals. Can nowcasting provide a more coherent guide for where the investment cycle is heading?

Is a rotation towards small cap stocks underway? Simply put investigates the data and the implications for multi-asset investors.

Which circularity solutions are attracting private capital, and what science and policy developments are helping make plastics more sustainable? 

We compare CHF-denominated bonds with foreign-currency bonds to assess what might make the most sense for Swiss investors.  

This issue of Fallen angels radar monitors progression in corporate credit ratings and how our active management approach seeks the best recovery potential.

Analysing market returns for each US election period from 1964, we ask: should multi-asset investors increase diversification before the November vote?

High Swiss cash rates look likely to fall. Adding exposure to a cash-enhancing, multi-asset strategy could help moderate the decline in returns.

This Q&A explores the investment philosophy behind our World Brand strategy. How do we spot companies with the most potential for alpha? 

Investors have hesitated about fixed income allocations, despite an improvement in long-term investment prospects. Could the outlook be improving for bonds?

We explain our duration and credit positioning amid interest-rate cuts and tight corporate spreads, and explore a hedging solution across macro regimes.

Asia convertible bonds had a strong H1. We assess China’s improving macro outlook and thematic opportunities for our strategy, from semiconductors to consumption.

The strategy uses big data on consumer trends to identify earnings surprises and capture alpha potential.

How can investors find an edge in today’s overload of information? Our CIOs across asset classes consider how to filter out the noise, make sense of data and focus on alpha.