Investment themes

In our latest CIO Special we look at why U.S. small cap equities within the S&P 600 have recently outperformed the S&P 500 and the outlook for both indices

In our CIO Special, we look at the performance by emerging market (EM) equities that has become more optimistic about the potential boost from China's Covid reopening.

After supply chain problems, geopolitical tensions, the aftermath of the global pandemic, a worsening interest rate outlook and surging inflation made 2022 a difficult year for semis investors, the sector is now on the road to recovery.

Our latest CIO Special highlights the structural issues facing the German economy in the aftermath of the Covid and energy crises.

Our latest CIO Special highlights the significance of China’s swift decision to end its zero-Covid policy and implement economic stimulus measures for countries around the globe that are major exporters of commodities.

We look at the sub asset class of USD denominated Emerging Markets corporate bonds which stand out as one of the key beneficiaries of positive newsflow out of China as economic activity looks set to resume in the Asian economy.

Mangroves are highly important for biodiversity and play a crucial role as nature-based solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change, even though they make up less than 1% of all tropical forests worldwide.

Our new CIO Special discusses developments in Eurozone inflation, the ECB’s monetary policy intentions and the outlook for sovereign bonds.

Aggregate corporate earnings in the S&P 500 may have shrunk by 2.2% in Q4 2022 due to declining margins.

Sustainability and security considerations, enhanced policy support and technological development are making European infrastructure an investment focus.

The Spanish economy is expected to close 2022 with growth of close to 4.6%. However, this figure hides a gradual slowdown in economic activity since summer.

Some measures of inflation may be at, or near, their peak but this is by no means the end of the story. In our new special report, we draw some broad conclusions.

The real estate sector faces a difficult global economic environment as central banks continue to tighten monetary policy. We consider the varying circumstances and outlooks for different sectors and regions.

Recent UK political uncertainty and a misjudged budget bill in September has put the focus on the country’s economic outlook. The Autumn Statement, to be delivered on November 17, will be the key calendar item to watch as tax rises and spendings cuts are expected in order to balance the books.

Claire Coustar of Deutsche Bank’s Investment Bank joins Markus Müller, Chief Investment Officer ESG & Global Head Chief Investment Office at Deutsche Bank's Private Bank, to discuss the recent evolution of the sovereign carbon credits market and how it will help us value and protect natural assets.

Cities both exacerbate climate change and suffer from its consequences – e.g. through flooding, or excess heat, or changing patterns of disease. Getting them to work better must be a key environmental and social priority.

On November 8, votes will be cast to decide the 118th U.S. Congress. Regardless of the outcome, there will be challenges for the U.S. economy in the immediate future and implications for investors.

Energy price volatility has had an obvious impact on ESG portfolios this year, but we also need to consider the longer-term dynamics around energy and commodity markets.