Japanese equity fund flows in Europe registered €500m in net new money across mutual funds and exchange-traded funds in April.

Japanese equity fund flows in Europe registered €500m in net new money across mutual funds and exchange-traded funds in April.
The divergence in the performance of key markets has triggered macroeconomic uncertainty and an ‘Out of Sync’ theme, say analysts from HSBC AM.
The bank expects moderate growth in global economies amid continued shifts in global supply chains, escalating geopolitical tension, and tighter credit conditions.
High-quality fixed income assets continue to offer attractive return potential plus diversification benefits as a likely recession nears, according to PIMCO.
India and Thailand offer strong potential, while other Asean countries are seen to have equities with promising dividend stocks, according to UBS.
As the momentum behind artificial intelligence (AI) gathers pace, investors are grappling with how to identify those tech companies which are best placed to reap the rewards.
Below-trend GDP and the uneven effects across sectors and geographies have complicated matters for investors.
Despite historical underperformance relative to developed markets, BlackRock believes emerging markets are positioned to provide diverse and real alpha.
Assets managed by robo advisers will reach $5.9trn in four years.
Renewable energy and technologies that boost productivity and growth are among key themes for investors to explore over the coming years, believes AXA Investment Managers (Axa IM).
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