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Behind South Korea’s spectacular surge

Federated Hermes’ Asia ex Japan Equity Strategy was boosted by the soaraway performance of South Korean stocks last year. How...

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UK money-market funds can offer safe haven amid Middle East fallout

Fears are growing that the UK faces a period of stagflation, where high inflation prevents the BoE from cutting rates...

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How has quant investing evolved over time?

In this short video, Daniel Mahr, Head of MDT Group, explores how quantitative investing has evolved – from early factor...

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China: a trot, not a gallop – so far

China’s stock market has lagged peers this year. Why has the country been left behind?

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China: The year of the fire horse

Improving earnings, an ongoing economic transformation and benign valuations all add up to a positive outlook for the year ahead

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AI optimism, not exuberance

Steven Chiavarone, Deputy CIO of Global Equities, outlines why we see rational optimism - not irrational exuberance - driving AI,...

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Emerging markets prove resilient amid rising geopolitical and macro risks

Emerging markets continue to show resilience despite escalating geopolitical tensions. Stronger fundamentals, healthier policy frameworks and attractive valuations reinforce their...

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What’s behind the rising demand for liquidity products?

Global money market fund assets surged to a record US$10tn in 2025, driven by investors seeking safety, elevated yields and...

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Tight spreads and AI-driven issuance shape the 2026 credit market outlook

Credit spreads remain tight, with limited dispersion creating selective value opportunities. Rising AI‑related issuance in investment‑grade markets adds caution, underscoring...