A U-shaped recovery is the most likely economic outcome in the US for the next two years, but stagflation has a higher than anticipated chance of occurring according to a new paper about scenario analysis co-authored by State Street and GIC researchers. The study revolutionises scenario analysis by reorienting it towards a path.
The market is reflecting a high state of systemic risk and turbulence, and investors should adjust their allocation to growth assets accordingly, says Lucas Turton, chief investment strategist of Windham Capital Management.
A new paper by State Street Associates looks at signals for determining emerging markets currency depreciation as part of an overarching theme that concentrates on the enhanced value of combining indicators of risk and behaviour. Amanda White spoke to one of the authors, David Turkington.
State Street Global Market’s belief in inflation as the crucial economic indicator has been reflected in its research arm, State Street Associates, taking on a new partner, PriceStats, which produces daily price statistics, the first of its kind in the world. Amanda White spoke to the global head of research Jeremy Armitage.
Scott Powers, president and chief executive of State Street Global Advisors, believes the financial crisis has created a unique opportunity for funds managers to provide more collaborative services, and relationships, to clients.
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