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Explore our latest articles and comments. Updated regularly, this section offers diverse perspectives and insights. Easily filter by tags such as authors, themes, and formats to find what interests you. Dive in and discover our viewpoints.

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A transition gaining speed

Ken Van Weyenberg, Equities, ESG, SRI
The environmental transition has entered a new phase. What was once seen as a gradual, policy-led shift is unfolding as a faster, economically driven transformation. Technology, cost dynamics and rising physical risks are converging, turning environmental change into a central force redefining growth, capital allocation and corporate strategy.
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Biotechnology in 2026: innovation with selectivity

Linden Thomson, Sara Torrecilla, Healthcare
After a stronger 2025, biotechnology entered 2026 on firm footing. Innovation remains robust, valuations are still supportive and investor interest is improving. In a selective market, Candriam focuses on differentiated assets, commercial potential and disciplined portfolio construction.
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Equities, Macro, Emerging Markets Equities

Markets under pressure, convictions intact

In a recent Explore webinar, Candriam CIO Nicolas Forest, alongside Chief Economist Florence Pisani, Co-Global Head of Equity Management Johan Van der Biest and Head of Emerging Markets Equities Paulo Salazar, shared their views on the impact of the Strait of Hormuz closure, the general feeling of the markets and explored the trends to be aware of across equities.
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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, Alternative Investments

    The MOMOment of truth

    April was dominated by the interaction between resilient global activity and a renewed energy shock linked to the Middle East conflict and impaired traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Monthly Coffee Break, Asset Allocation

    Hormuz, we have a problem. Do we?

    Bond markets are pricing the war in Iran. Equity markets are not. That divergence has become a defining feature in the past month. The conflict has now moved beyond the initial shock phase and has entered a regime of repeated escalation, partial de-escalation and unresolved disruption.
  • Monthly Coffee Break, Equities

    Strong start to the earnings season rewarded by investors

    European equities have experienced a slight contraction since the last Equity Committee in April, amid several macroeconomic headwinds. The collapse of Middle East ceasefire talks renewed geopolitical concerns and disrupted supply chains.

Explore

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, Credit, Fixed Income, Marie Thomin, Charudatta Shende

Investing in Late-Cycle Credit

Late-cycle credit markets rarely announce themselves clearly. Spreads remain tight, income is still available, and risky assets may continue to perform. Yet beneath this apparent stability, the balance is shifting: compensation is thinner, risks are more idiosyncratic, and the margin for error is narrowing.
Research Paper, Fixed Income, Credit, Fixed Income, Vincent Lapointe, Fabrice Sauzeau

Sustainable returns: in credit?

Why has the enthusiasm for sustainable investing lost its lustre? A lag in performance of sustainable European equities relative to the broader European equity markets over the last three years hasn’t helped. Sector rotation in equities is often blamed for this downturn in returns. .
Research Paper, Fixed Income, Credit, Charudatta Shende

Navigating the Credit Cycle

If you ask a fixed income investor to describe the credit cycle, most will readily cite its four familiar phases: Repair, Recovery, Expansion and Downturn. Knowing the terminology is straightforward. The more relevant question is: why does it matter for portfolio outcomes?
Tame risk, Fixed Income, Credit, Charudatta Shende

Embracing risk in credit: the Candriam approach

Explore Candriam’s disciplined approach to credit investing. Learn how issuer research, ESG integration and risk visibility help navigate volatility and construct resilient fixed income portfolios.
Research Paper, Lucia Meloni, Emma Miguel Unzue, ESG, SRI

Brand Values: Unravelling Luxury Goods Risks

If brand value is image, reputation, and a track record of quality, the higher the price of the product, the more important that image is for pricing and profit. And the more susceptible to negative news which might affect that image.
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