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Quick links Global Macro Research  Insights  Sustainability  Insights Insights May 10, 2024 What higher inflation volatility could mean for the future of diversification Why we expect higher inflation volatility in the longer term may impact the correlation between bonds and equities – presenting challenges for portfolio diversification. 3 min Read Insights May 10, 2024 Investing in the key players in Asia’s energy transition: Emission Impossible? David Smith joins host Nick Robinson on the latest podcast to discuss Asia’s energy transition. 23 min Listen Insights May 10, 2024 Can bonds compete with equities when it comes to yield? Why we believe it’s time for fixed income to take its rightful place in diversified portfolios. 2 min Read Insights Apr 26, 2024 Beyond China: Asia’s growth stories Despite difficulty across Chinese markets over the past year it has had limited bearing on some of the region’s other growing companies and sectors. 4 min Read Insights Apr 24, 2024 Quarterly Emerging Markets Fund Podcast Why, compared to develop markets, we believe emerging markets as an asset class look attractively valued going forward. 15 min Listen Insights Apr 24, 2024 Emerging markets: Resurgence from reshoring A look at how nearshoring tactics are impacting global trade in a post-pandemic world. 5 min Read Insights Apr 22, 2024 Commodities: EVs for EV-eryone? A closer look at why electric vehicle (EV) discounts may benefit interested buyers but pose possible headwinds for pure EV companies. 9 min Read Insights Apr 18, 2024 To CCC, or not to CCC? That is the question, isn’t it? With rate cuts on the horizon, a look at what’s next for US high yield bonds. 4 min Read View all articles Global Macro Research Global Macro Research May 06, 2024 Is globalization going in reverse or just changing? Deputy Chief Economist James McCann joins hosts Paul Diggle to discuss the nature of Globalization 3.0”, and what it means for the economic outlook and financial markets. 33 min Listen Global Macro Research May 06, 2024 Falling stars? What real equilibrium interest rates (r*) tell us Why the true” stance of monetary policy depends on where policy interest rates sit relative to an estimate of the equilibrium rate of interest. 6 min Read Global Macro Research May 03, 2024 Reshoring: Shifting sands or cyclical waves? A look at how Emerging Asia economies – and Mexico – are benefiting from a shift in global supply chains. 8 min Read Global Macro Research May 02, 2024 Globalization 3.0: Backsliding or a brave new world? The traditional trade engine has stalled, but other aspects of global integration continue to deepen. However, this Globalization 3.0” is threatened by a hostile political backdrop. 8 min Read Global Macro Research May 01, 2024 Has the global economy entered a structurally more volatile inflation regime? Why increasingly frequent negative supply shocks may mean the global economy has entered a new regime of structurally higher inflation volatility. 8 min Read Global Macro Research Apr 24, 2024 How should investors navigate economic and political uncertainty? On our latest Macro Bytes podcast abrdn’s economists discuss the use of scenario analysis to help navigate uncertainty. 24 min Listen Global Macro Research Apr 12, 2024 Will the Bank of Japan hike interest rates again before the Federal Reserve cuts? In our latest Macro Bytes podcast, abrdn’s economists discuss the outlook for monetary policy in Japan and the US. 34 min Listen Global Macro Research Apr 01, 2024 Macro: Central bank inflation campaign reaches last mile With the end in sight for central banks’ inflation fight, Paul Diggle asks whether the last mile will prove the most difficult while weighing in on how different economic scenarios may unfold. 4 min Read View all articles Contact us and support Accessibility Cookie policy Legal and regulatory Legal notice Privacy Security  Opens in new window FINRA Broker Check (open in a new window)  Opens in new window Copyright © abrdn plc. All rights reserved. Important information Investors should carefully consider a fund’s investment objectives, risks, fees, charges, and expenses before investing any money. To obtain this and other fund information, please call 866-667-9231 to request a summary prospectus and/or prospectus, or download at www.abrdn.com/us. 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