Perspectives
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Valuation of Infrastructure Assets Q4 2024
In our latest Valuation update, Portfolio Manager, Daniel Chu, discusses trends affecting infrastructure sector performance and reviews current valuations.
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Global Infrastructure Income Strategy January Commentary
We believe the defensive characteristics of infrastructure will remain valuable in what we expect to be a more volatile market in the near-term.
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Global Infrastructure Value Strategy January Commentary
Strength in infrastructure was concentrated in the U.S., where GDP-sensitive energy infrastructure benefit from expectations of greater oil and gas production raising volumes for pipelines.
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Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model January Commentary
Strong economic data saw the case for a slower easing cycle from the Federal Reserve than had been expected.
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Emerging Markets Strategy January Commentary
Global markets finished the year mixed in the fourth quarter, following the U.S. presidential election and a third interest rate cut for the year.
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High-Growth Utilities Bolster Defensive Tilt
Q4 2024 Global Infrastructure Income Strategy Commentary: We are tilted somewhat defensively toward utilities, though not purely for reasons of defense.
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Developed Markets Infrastructure Income Model December Commentary
Strong economic data saw the case for a slower easing .cycle from the Federal Reserve than had been expected.
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Case Strengthens for Gas and Energy Infrastructure
Q4 2024 Global Infrastructure Value Strategy Commentary: AI data centres, coal-to-gas conversions, LNG exports and reshoring are driving demand for gas utilities and energy infrastructure.
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Emerging Markets Strategy December Commentary
Global markets finished the year mixed in the fourth quarter, following the U.S. presidential election and a third interest rate cut for the year
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Year of the Election: Why New Global Leadership Matters
While Donald Trump’s presidential victory has dominated global headlines, a number of key election results outside the U.S. could have significant impacts on international markets going forward.
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Infrastructure Outlook: Bridging the Valuation Gap
Opportunities continue to be widespread across the infrastructure landscape, with strong fundamentals and the market still massively underestimating the growth in electricity demand driven by AI and data growth.
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Broadening Market Lifts Infrastructure
Q3 2024 Global Infrastructure Value Strategy Commentary: The defensive and income-producing qualities of infrastructure should continue to become more apparent and reflected in market pricing.
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