Candriam’s evaluation of its portfolios’ carbon footprint takes into account scopes 1 and 2 of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the different private issuers included in the SRI funds and their benchmark indices.

The multiple shocks experienced so far in 2022 have led to a rare simultaneous decline in equity and bond values. As uncomfortably high inflation leads major central banks to tighten monetary policies, investors are preparing for the landing of the global economy.

The performance of financial markets improved in May, with US markets posting a positive performance for the first time this year.

Markets remain nervous, as investors perceive the Fed as being behind the curve in taking control over inflation.

Global equity markets stabilised somewhat in May after the significant correction since the beginning of the year.

S&P recently removed Tesla from its ESG index, citing concerns around its lack of low carbon strategy and business conduct as well as involvement in controversial incidents.

En julio de 2011, Jean-Claude Trichet elevó su tipo de interés de referencia al 1,50 % a pesar de la crisis de deuda de la eurozona. Había que combatir la inflación, que se acercaba peligrosamente al... 2,50 %. Lo que ocurrió después es bien conocido y ha traumatizado a muchos inversores en renta fija ante la crisis de deuda periférica y la deflación en Europa.

After several decades of riding a government bonds bull market, investors are now looking for alternative drivers of return.