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From narrative to strategy: Candriam’s approach to Europe’s autonomy drive

Equities
Europe’s strategic autonomy is no longer a theory; it’s a trending headline, a policy priority, and an investment theme. But with many players now crowding the space, real differentiation lies not in retelling the story, but in how you act on it. At Candriam, we see Europe’s autonomy shift not as a short-term theme, but as a long-term, multi-sector transformation.
  • Fixed Income

    Bond market opportunities: The Return of Slope

    The global rates landscape is entering a decisive new phase as the long-standing flatness of yield curves gives way to steepness that has not been seen since 2011. The term premium, the additional interest by bondholders investing in longer-dated bonds versus short-term bonds, is back after an absence of many years.
  • ESG, SRI

    Active Ownership: Persistence Pays

    If some elements of our annual 2024 Annual Engagement and Voting Review sound familiar, that’s no coincidence. To maximize our impact, we focus on long-term core topics. Engagement and voting are central to our investment process, extending beyond the important responsibility of the investments we already hold.
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From uncertainty to growth: why invest in healthcare?

ESG, SRI, Oncology
As we enter the month of October, investors are faced with an obvious question: is the time right for new investments in the oncology sector? Pasquale Sansone, Senior Biotechnology Analyst, shares his analysis and convictions.

Why oncology remains a key investment opportunity

Ken Van Weyenberg, Oncology, ESG, SRI
The investment landscape is marked by persistent macroeconomic uncertainties, uneven growth, and heightened geopolitical risks. Despite attractive earnings growth, healthcare has also been under pressure due to regulatory restructuring, drug pricing debates, budget constraints, and tariff concerns.
Fixed Income

Bond market opportunities: The Return of Slope

The global rates landscape is entering a decisive new phase as the long-standing flatness of yield curves gives way to steepness that has not been seen since 2011. The term premium, the additional interest by bondholders investing in longer-dated bonds versus short-term bonds, is back after an absence of many years.
ESG, SRI

Active Ownership: Persistence Pays

If some elements of our annual 2024 Annual Engagement and Voting Review sound familiar, that’s no coincidence. To maximize our impact, we focus on long-term core topics. Engagement and voting are central to our investment process, extending beyond the important responsibility of the investments we already hold.
Nadège Dufossé, Asset Allocation

Europe: From Early Lead to Inflection

From January through the end of May, European equities reclaimed leadership. In local currency, the MSCI EMU beat the MSCI World by roughly six to seven percentage points, and the quality of that advance was unmistakably value-tilted: banks and insurers led from the front, with telecom services, utilities and industrials providing consistent breadth.
Charudatta Shende, Fixed Income, Credit, Economic Outlook

Navigating the Selective Strength of Credit Markets

Yields remain elevated across both U.S. and European markets, offering attractive carry for investors in both Investment Grade (IG) and High Yield (HY).
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Monthly Coffee Break

Updated each month, this section provides expert analysis and strategic insights. Stay informed with our latest market perspectives and allocations.

  • Monthly Coffee Break, Fixed Income

    De-correlation on both sides of the Atlantic

    On rates markets, August and the first week of September were marked by a noticeable de-correlation on both sides of the Atlantic. While Euro rates moved sideways, Treasury yields declined significantly, especially at the short end of the curve. This shift and steepening of the curve reflects a weakening labour market, accelerating Fed rate cut expectations.
  • Monthly Coffee Break, Alternative Investments

    Dovish Fed takes the upper hand

    Activity paused leading up to the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium, where a potential pivot in Federal Reserve policy was revealed by Chairman Jerome Powell, hinting at a possible easing cycle.
  • Monthly Coffee Break, Equities

    The US market still at the forefront

    European equities were slightly higher in August but continue to underperform US equities. European macro data were mixed, with PMIs improving in manufacturing but weakening in services.

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Find the latest research papers. Easily filter by tags such as authors, themes, and formats to access the information most relevant to you. Explore and enhance your understanding with Candriam's trusted research.

Research Paper, Climate Action, ESG, SRI, Alix Chosson

Net Zero Progress Report

We promised you transparency. For a comprehensive discussion of our efforts and results, see our [annual] Net Zero Progress Report 2024. We frequently say that it is not just the carbon target, but the path to that target which affects the damage along the way. In this spirit, we share with you along the way our milestones for the four pillars of our Net Zero strategy.
Research Paper, Bertrand Dardenne, Alternative Investments, Economic Outlook, Geopolitics

Unlock the Potential of Merger Arbitrage

Merger Arbitrage is a sophisticated investment strategy that capitalizes on the price difference between a target company's stock price in the market and the acquisition price during mergers and acquisitions.
Research Paper, Marie Niemczyk, Jorick Liebrand, ESG, SRI, AI

AI Through the ESG Lens: Tackling Risks and Opportunities

Is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) revolution unstoppable? With lightning speed, AI is reshaping industries, unlocking economic value, driving positive environmental impact, helping address social challenges – and additionally, offering compelling investment opportunities.
Research Paper, Bob Maes, Philippe Dehoux, Fixed Income, Economic Outlook, Portfolio Construction

Euro Swap Spreads : Unpacking Asset Classes

You want to talk about euro swap spreads versus US swap spreads? We watch that, too. But to be honest, that graph is one of the last things we look at when managing euro fixed income aggregate portfolios. So if you want to see it, you’ll have to read all the rest of this page first.
Research Paper, Pieter-Jan Inghelbrecht, Johann Mauchand, Steeve Brument, Alternative Investments, Portfolio Construction, Economic Outlook

Restoring Diversification

We have previously examined the equity/bond allocation and asked, ‘Is 40/30/30 the new 60/40?’ Well, yes, we think it is. Our work shows a long-term correlation between equities and fixed income that is frighteningly close to 1.0. This increased correlation fundamentally alters the effectiveness of traditional portfolio construction.
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