Equities have remained buoyant over the past weeks despite some challenges (China regulation, Afghanistan crisis), primarily due to the exceptional earnings seasons in the US and Europe. Looking ahead, we identify three main themes: the spread of the Delta Covid variant, the deceleration of economic growth from its peak, and divergences in policies  Read the full paper on Amundi's Research Center:   https://research-center.amundi.com/article/global-investment-views-september-2021   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.  

The Covid-19 crisis has transformed the world with far  reaching consequences that markets are now starting to assess. The most important one being what will be left of  the Great Recovery following the crisis. Read the full paper: https://research-center.amundi.com/article/h2-2021-investment-outlook-inflation-blows-markets-and-investors-need-act  --- DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi. 

Waters appear calm, but there are strong undercurrents  The waters seem to have remained calm in financial markets, despite still hot numbers from the real economy. Although we see a generally positive picture, main economies are at different stages in their journey towards the peak of acceleration. Europe and some EM have still room to go in this respect.  

 Inflation has remained dormant for a long time, with years of below-target and weak inflation, but we are now reaching a delicate juncture where inflation is taking the driver’s seat in financial markets. Whether this is just temporary or will prove persistent is the crucial question and at present there are two conflicting inflation narratives.   Read the full paper on Amundi's Research Center:   https://research-center.amundi.com/article/global-investment-views-june-2021 - DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi. 

A few months from the COP26 in Glasgow, the President of the United-States sends a strong signal as he convenes global public decision makers to address climate change. Sagarika Chatterjee, Director of Climate Change at PRI and COP26 High Level Champions Team Finance Lead provided her analysis on the meaning and implications of this significant event in a conversation with Jean-Jacques Barbéris -  AMUNDI, Executive Committee Member, Head of Institutional clients and corporate coverage, Supervision of ESG Business Line.   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.  

April started on a positive note for financial markets, after an exceptional first quarter, with divergent fortunes for equities and global bonds. Going forward, the progression of the recovery will likely be the key market driver, leading to greater divergences.     Read the full paper on Amundi's Research Center:   https://research-center.amundi.com/article/global-investment-views-may-2021 - DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi. 

A big shake-up is under way in bonds – rising UST yields, a steepening yield curve and inflation expectations are leading markets to question whether we are facing a taper tantrum 2.0.  Read the full paper: https://research-center.amundi.com/article/global-investment-views-april-2021 - DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi. 

If the start of 2021 led markets to question the no inflation forever mantra, the debate has been hotting up in February, with the US 10Y inflation breakeven reaching its highest level since 2014, pricing in higher inflation expectations.   Read the full paper: https://research-center.amundi.com/page/Article/Amundi-Views/2021/03/Global-Investment-Views-March-2021 - DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi. 

The Italian political uncertainty, the post Merkel set-up, the Next Generation EU…are shaping a new European environment. Enrico Letta, former prime minister of Italy (2014-2015) shared his insights and analysis on the consequences of these changes. Amundi experts, Gilles Dauphiné head of Euro Fixed Income and Sergio Bertoncini Senior Fixed Income Strategist, provided the investment implications.They were interviewed by Jean-Jacques Barberis, head of Institutional Clients and Corporate Coverage supervision of ESG business line. Read more on Amundi's Research Center:  https://research-center.amundi.com/page/Article/Amundi-Views/2021/01/Italy-ECB-s-umbrella-to-protect-bond-market-despite-uncertain-political-situation   -- DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi. 

Markets closed 2020 on strong footing and the recent Democratic sweep in the US makes a greater fiscal push more likely, leading us to lift our 2021 GDP growth forecast for the US to 5.2-5.7%, 1% above previous estimates. This marks a great divergence between the US and the rest of Developed markets, where we have been lowering our forecasts.  Read the full paper: https://research-center.amundi.com/page/Article/Amundi-Views/2021/02/Global-Investment-Views-February-2021 - DISCLAIMER: This podcast is only for the attention of “Professional” investors as defined in Directive 2004/39/EC dated 21 April 2004 on markets in financial instruments (“MIFID”), investment services providers and any other professional of the financial industry. Views are subject to change and should not be relied upon as investment advice on behalf of Amundi.