All Eyes on the U.S. Economy and Markets

Navigating the changing U.S. economy to spot opportunities

The U.S. economy is still the heart of the global financial system, and the U.S. dollar is still the world's most important currency. The geopolitical relationships between the U.S. and the rest of the globe impacts economies as large as China and as remote as Latvia. Here are some of the latest views on U.S. markets and economy, shedding light on the country's debt levels, flow of currency, and more.

State of the U.S. Wine Industry: New Opportunities or Old Tastes? (SVB)

Premium wineries had mixed success during the past year. Will this trend continue in the months ahead? Find out in this report.

Geopolitical Risk Will Grow: Here Is How We Track It (Amundi)

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The U.S. remains the center of global geopolitics. This report examines the current geopolitical stage and what risks it poses to allocators.

Rising U.S. Government Debt: What to Watch? (Apollo)

U.S. debt has been rising for decades. Investors have already entered a new debt cycle - will this be the last one before defaults?

U.S. Economic Outlook: April 2024 (Wells Fargo)

Data continues to tell investors not to underestimate the U.S. consumer. Real personal spending rose amid the strongest monthly gain in services spending since mid-2021.

The U.S. Wealth Report 2024 (Henley & Partners)

This report dives into the latest data around U.S. wealth, helping allocators to understand where money is moving.

Opportunities in U.S. Residential Credit for Global Insurers (Man Group)

The U.S. residential private credit market offers a differentiated and scalable value proposition for global investors. Here is what you need to know about this market.

Why Does the S&P 500 Matter to Hong Kong? (S&P Dow Jones Indices)

The size of the U.S. economy and its markets makes the S&P 500 index of high relevance to other investors, such as those based in Hong Kong.

U.S. Dollar Credit Supply: Primary Markets Remain Busy (ING)

The U.S. dollar remains the world's most important currency. Here are the latest flows of the U.S. dollar across various financial markets.

Geopolitical Risk and Decoupling: Evidence from U.S. Export Controls (FRBNY)

In the midst of the current geopolitical race for technological leadership, the U.S. government is using export controls to deny rival countries access to domestic technologies.

How Hidden Costs Undermine Public Pensions in the U.S. (Richard M. Ennis)

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The overarching strategic investment theme of U.S. public pension plans in recent years has been the emphasis placed on alternative investments. Here is why.

Globalisation and Profitability of U.S. Firms (VoxEU)

The overall profitability of U.S. firms increased significantly during the post-globalisation period. As the world is entering a new era, will this trend hold up?

China’s Future Role in U.S. Exports (WFI)

China has had an outsized influence on U.S. agriculture for the last two decades. Will this development continue into the future?