The impact of rising rates and inflation on equities

By: Francesco Curto, Colin McKenzie

Higher rates driven by higher growth expectations should be broadly positive for equity markets (especially at the cyclical end).

CIO Commodity Commentary

By: Darwei Kung

An OPEC+ agreement – finally

Investment Traffic Lights

June was quite positive for the markets. Vaccination progress and good data coincided with reduced concerns about inflation. But the upswing is likely to lose momentum.

Exploring the financial materiality of social factors

By: Michael Lewis

In this paper, we examine the social factors that pertain to companies and why this is attracting increasing attention among institutional investors.

Liquid alternatives in multi-asset portfolios: Smoke and mirrors or a true paradigm shift?

By: Peter Warken, Marc Möhrle

CIO Commodity Commentary

By: Darwei Kung

Gold-price setback after hawkish Fed

Investment Traffic Lights

In May most risk assets continued to rise, with some equity indices in Europe and the United States reaching new highs.

Why ESG reporting requires scientific verification

By: Francesco Curto, Michael Lewis

A credible set of sustainability reporting standards need to be science-based, incorporate double materiality, and go beyond simply climate-related financial risks to broader sustainability issues such as inequality, human rights, water risk and biodiversity loss.

DWS Long View | Inflation

By: Francesco Curto, Jason Chen, Martin Moryson, Dirk Schlüter

Within this report, we present the DWS long-term capital market assumptions as of the end of March 2021 for major asset classes.

Investment Traffic Lights

April was a pleasant month for most investors.

Investment Traffic Lights

The first quarter was propelled by rising growth expectations and bond yields, as well as by a rotation into cyclical stocks.

The return of inflation?

By: Martin Moryson

Is inflation back? Is its current rise permanent or just temporary? And what are the implications of reviving inflation for the capital markets?

Making Sense of a Chaotic ESG Reporting Landscape

By: Francesco Curto, Michael Lewis

Traditional approach to corporate reporting and the drive towards sheer profit maximisation has led to environmental damage, human rights abuses and greater inequalities

The paths of responsible investing in China and Europe

By: Katherine Han, Sisi Liu, Michael Lewis

In this joint white paper, Harvest and DWS compare and contrast the drivers of responsible investing in China and Europe. We explore the pros and cons of the approaches adopted and provide our recommendations to support the market’s growth.

Investment Traffic Lights

Rising (real) yields spooked markets in February. The risk is not over, but we consider it transitory.