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U.S. Midterm Elections: 3 Outcomes for Investors

Sep 11, 2018

Midterm elections are making headlines, but investors shouldn't lose sight of what matters most: fundamentals.

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Why the Euro Area Could Surprise Markets

Sep 12, 2018

Could fiscal integration for the euro area drive a rally in risk assets and a stronger euro over the long term? Markets could be underestimating the possibility.

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Could Green Hydrogen Fuel a Reduced-Carbon World?

Aug 17, 2018

Green hydrogen could revolutionize energy production, helping utilities run more flexible power grids while reducing fossil fuel emissions.

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Why Trade Tariffs Could Rattle the Global Supply Chain

Aug 22, 2018

After 15 turbulent years, the music industry may have finally found its digital savior thanks to new opportunities from smart speakers and connected cars.

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Investing in a World with Zero Hunger

Jul 16, 2018

Is it possible to help the Zero Hunger mission worldwide while also investing in companies with attractive fundamentals? Four ideas for impact investors.

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Tech's Next Big Wave: Manufacturing

Jul 31, 2018

The worlds of technology and manufacturing are converging, creating a virtuous cycle that could drive IT spending and lead to productivity savings equal to 5% of global GDP.

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Why India Dreams of Electric Cars

Jun 28, 2018

Rising incomes and urbanization, a passenger vehicle sales boom and the dream of cleaner air could be setting the stage for the transformation of mobility in India.

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Asian Financial Markets Prepare to Take Flight

Apr 9, 2018

Rising wealth, advancing technology and government reforms are leading to rapid development of financial markets in Asia—with widespread implications.

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Banking at the Speed of Light

Mar 19, 2018

The expansion of real-time payments could give banks around the world an opportunity to win new customers, improve engagement and raise efficiencies.

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India's Digital Future

Oct 12, 2017

India was already on a path to growth, but the government's push for digitization puts it on track to be the world's fastest growing economy.

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A Digital Cure for High Drug Prices?

Apr 26, 2017

More digitalization in drug development could help biopharmaceuticals improve R&D and counter pricing pressure—but disruption also brings threats.

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What Will Be the Face of China in 10 Years?

Feb 15, 2017

The latest act in its economic success story may see China achieve high-income status in 10 years, an unprecedented transformation with far-reaching ramifications.

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Bigger, Richer and More Eager to Spend

May 25, 2018

Urban population growth, improved transportation and rising disposable incomes could triple consumption levels in China's smaller cities by 2030.

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Shifting the Gear: European Financials in Transition

Mar 19, 2018

European financials are at an inflection point, amid digitalization and business model shifts. Our thought leaders share insights.

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Investors, Get Ready for the Data Decade

Apr 25, 2018

Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things and Augmented Reality are about to reinvent how industries utilize data—and could drive an era of productivity growth in our cities, farms, factories and hospitals.

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Disruption Inc: Tech Innovation Gets to Work

Nov 13, 2018

Banks and asset managers have very different outlooks, amid big shifts in the financial sector. Our thought leaders share insights ahead of our financial industry conference in London.

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