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Real assets: Why space and time matter more than ever
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Equities | An AI rivalry: Shared ambition, different paths
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Equities | An AI rivalry: Shared ambition, different paths

AI leadership isn’t just about better models. It’s about deployment, power and productivity. We examine how the US and China are taking different routes to economic impact.

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Equities | Quality investing: Tested, questioned, and still relevant
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Equities | Quality investing: Tested, questioned, and still relevant

After one of its toughest periods in decades, quality investing has been put under the spotlight. We explore why quality has struggled, what’s changing, and why discipline, valuation, and fundamentals still matter over the long term.

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Fixed Income | Why short-dated bonds can build resilience in uncertain markets
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Fixed Income | Why short-dated bonds can build resilience in uncertain markets

Can short-dated bonds help portfolios stay resilient when uncertainty rises? Lower volatility, smaller drawdowns and income-led returns explain why investors should look again at short-dated fixed income.

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House View | Staying invested, but trimming risk after the rebound
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House View | Staying invested, but trimming risk after the rebound

The rebound is real, but so are the risks: why staying invested now demands sharper balance and smarter diversification.

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Macro | Finding conviction in a world of higher geopolitical risk
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Macro | Finding conviction in a world of higher geopolitical risk

Geopolitics is increasingly driving inflation, volatility, and returns. Frequent supply shocks challenge traditional diversification assumptions. In a changing world, what matters most for investors and how should portfolios evolve?

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The Investment Outlook | May 2026
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The Investment Outlook | May 2026

Market stress doesn’t create new risks; it reveals old ones. What lessons from past crises still matter most today, and how can disciplined investors build resilience amid uncertainty?

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Finding income in the crossover credit sweet spot
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Finding income in the crossover credit sweet spot

Discover why the BBB–BB crossover universe has become one of the most compelling areas of global credit – offering high-yield-like income without venturing into the riskiest parts of the market.

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How emerging markets may help investors escape domestic AI mania
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How emerging markets may help investors escape domestic AI mania

With US equities “priced for perfection” and market concentration at historic highs, emerging markets may offer a more balanced path to growth, and a way to reset portfolio risk.

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Private credit: Old market, newly misunderstood
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Private credit: Old market, newly misunderstood

What if private credit isn’t the risk story you’ve been told? A look at the parts of the market that may offer investors stability, protection and compelling income in 2026.

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The Investment Outlook: February 2026
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The Investment Outlook: February 2026

Geopolitical tension, AI disruption, and the arrival of a new Fed chair. What could shape markets next?

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2026 outlook: 8 issues that will define the investment landscape
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2026 outlook: 8 issues that will define the investment landscape

Strength in the US economy, shifting geopolitical currents, and diverging monetary policy moves characterize the macro outlook at the start of the year. Understanding these forces will be critical for investors navigating a more fractured, fast-moving world.

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US small caps: Primed to lead in 2026?
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US small caps: Primed to lead in 2026?

Is 2026 shaping up as the year US small caps reclaim market leadership convincingly?

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House View: Staying invested, being diversified
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House View: Staying invested, being diversified

A resilient global cycle continues to support calculated risk taking. Global growth remains solid, inflation is easing and policy is gradually loosening – all supportive for asset markets, despite the risks.

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A CIO’s guide to 2026
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A CIO’s guide to 2026

Discover how global transformation and resilient growth will shape 2026. Where are the new opportunities and how can you future-proof your portfolio? Read our latest insights.

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Macro: Six themes that will reshape investing in a new global order
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Macro: Six themes that will reshape investing in a new global order

Geopolitical tensions, economic fragmentation and shifting asset class correlations are redefining the investment landscape. Understanding these forces is essential for investors seeking resilience and opportunity.

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Aberdeen House View: Equities, bonds, and infrastructure lead the way
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Aberdeen House View: Equities, bonds, and infrastructure lead the way

Emerging market equities, government bonds and infrastructure are some of our preferred strategies as global growth steadies and new investment themes emerge.

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Emerging market debt: How Trump's return is shaping opportunities
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Emerging market debt: How Trump's return is shaping opportunities

Emerging markets are adapting to Trump’s return to office, navigating tariffs, and volatility. Will resilient economies and high yields create new opportunities for investors in 2026? Discover what’s driving emerging market debt now.

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Climate risk and supply chains: The hidden link investors can't ignore
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Climate risk and supply chains: The hidden link investors can't ignore

Climate risk is breaking supply chains. Are investors asking the right questions? A look at why indirect exposure could cost more – and how resilience creates opportunity.

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Why geopolitics matters when investing in the shadow world
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Why geopolitics matters when investing in the shadow world

In a world where the old rules no longer apply, how can investors stay ahead? A look at why geopolitics, scenario planning, and conviction are now essential to navigating global uncertainty.

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The House View: Infrastructure, credit, and global bonds in focus
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The House View: Infrastructure, credit, and global bonds in focus

Is the dollar’s dominance fading? A look at why we’re backing duration, corporate risk, and infrastructure amid rising geopolitical tensions, tariff shifts, and global investment realignment.

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AI vs. the AI expert: A conversation about the future of investing
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AI vs. the AI expert: A conversation about the future of investing

Can AI replace fund managers? A look at how artificial intelligence could transform investing and what a leading researcher says about its promise, pitfalls, and future.

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A CIO’s guide to Q3
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A CIO’s guide to Q3

What’s next for the dollar, private markets, and global portfolios? Aberdeen’s experts share their insights.

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Multi asset: Rethinking the balanced portfolio in 2025
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Multi asset: Rethinking the balanced portfolio in 2025

As passive investing surges, many portfolios are more concentrated than investors may realize, raising the risk of painful drawdowns. A look at why a cross-asset approach may offer a more resilient path forward.

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A CIO's guide to Q2
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A CIO's guide to Q2

Amid today's market volatility and geopolitical tensions, Chief Investment Officer Peter Branner provides his must-read articles for the second quarter of 2025.

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Fund financing: Navigating volatility with a private market sub-line
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Fund financing: Navigating volatility with a private market sub-line

A look at why subscription-line loans may be a game changer for some private market investors, and how they may offer higher yields and stable income without extra credit risk.

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Private markets: An investment haven in an uncertain world?
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Private markets: An investment haven in an uncertain world?

A look at how private markets may offer stability and growth in today's volatile world. Can they be an investment haven? Discover the potential.

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Infrastructure: Improving quality of life
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Infrastructure: Improving quality of life

As new governments rise to power with bold promises to transform infrastructure, we look at how the stage is being set for a global revolution in building and maintaining our communities.

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A CIO's guide to Q1
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A CIO's guide to Q1

In our last investment outlook for 2024, we provide our list of five macro trends to watch in 2025 and a range of topical articles from our thought leaders.

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Fixed income: Traversing a Trump 2.0 terrain
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Fixed income: Traversing a Trump 2.0 terrain

A look at how certain flexible strategies may help fixed income investors in navigating economic uncertainties and managing risk in 2025.

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Digital assets: Make cryptocurrencies great again
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Digital assets: Make cryptocurrencies great again

A look at how Trump's return could spark a new era for digital assets, with Bitcoin potentially soaring and regulatory changes ahead.

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Emerging markets: Battening down as Trump squall looms?
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Emerging markets: Battening down as Trump squall looms?

As economic headwinds gather due to his promised Americas-first policies, a look at the potential impact Trump 2.0 may have on emerging markets.

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5 for ‘25: Five macro themes to watch in 2025
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5 for ‘25: Five macro themes to watch in 2025

As we inch closer to the end of 2024, we examine the five macroeconomic themes we project for 2025.

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Bond yields: Risk and reward in a soft landing
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Bond yields: Risk and reward in a soft landing

We explore why bonds may be coming back, how bond market dynamics are shifting, and what it means for investors.

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Infrastructure: The future of tech, energy, and demographic shifts
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Infrastructure: The future of tech, energy, and demographic shifts

A look into the future of infrastructure investing and how data infrastructure, an increase in energy demands, and demographic shifts could revolutionize investment portfolios.

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India: Four reasons to stay bullish
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India: Four reasons to stay bullish

Indian stocks are hot right now. But is the market overly optimistic? Are current prices sustainable? Here are four reasons why we believe valuations can be justified.

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A CIO’s guide to Q4
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A CIO’s guide to Q4

In our latest Investment Outlook series for Q4 2024, we provide our latest house view, scenarios around the US presidential election, and topical perspectives from our asset class experts.

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Emerging market debt: Potential winners & losers in the upcoming presidential election
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Emerging market debt: Potential winners & losers in the upcoming presidential election

A look at how the race for the White House and Federal Reserve interest rate cuts will significantly impact emerging markets. We explore potential scenarios and their effects on emerging market debt.

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