As global equity #markets fell nearly 4% in December and 18% for the year, factor performance reflected investor trepidation as low beta and less volatile stocks outperformed in the month. Value measures were the best performing factor for the year. lazardassetmanagement.com/gl/docs-page/p…

New year, new view? #EMDebt is now more attractive than it has been in decades as elevated yields point to high return potential—which we believe can reach the mid-teens over the next 12 months in both hard and local currency debt #emergingmarkets am.lazard.com/tw269

Has the tide turned for #emergingmarkets? The lifting of COVID-19 restrictions in #China opened the way to higher growth and capped a series of positive developments that we believe bode well for emerging equity and debt #markets am.lazard.com/tw296

With the threat of a #recession still looming in #Q1, our #equity and #debt teams believe investors should stay focused on fundamentals: companies with high and sustainable returns on capital, and viable obligors that serve essential economic functions am.lazard.com/tw298

Many companies now offer a range of workplace savings programs in addition to traditional #retirement funds, including HSAs and ESAs. We believe employees would benefit from guidance on how to navigate these new options lazardassetmanagement.com/gl/docs-page/-…

Europe may offer relative attractions. The headwinds facing European economies and companies may be more priced into stock market valuations than in other developed equity markets, while the region is likely to exit recession first. #LazardOutlooks am.lazard.com/tw297

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr., his extraordinary life, and his legacy of service and unity, we celebrate engagement and community building #MLKDay

We look at why the UK economy may be returning to the old normal of higher interest rates and sticky #inflation, the rising power of labor, and who the stock market winners and losers might be in this new world. #LazardOutlooks am.lazard.com/ln311

What’s set to drive economic growth premium in #EM? With manufacturing #PMI already pointing in the right direction, we think it’s a few things like slowing growth in the US, a prolonged downturn in Europe, and a deeper contraction in the UK am.lazard.com/tw269

Despite near-term headwinds, #Japan’s long-term outlook is one of optimism—and potential. Secular trends, a weaker #yen, attractive valuations, improving profitability, and a focus on shareholder return are all signs of a favorable future am.lazard.com/tw339

Is there value in #volatility? Sean Reynolds and Sarah George of the convertibles-based strategies team explain to host Ronald Temple how volatility has the potential to be a source of return #LazardTheQuestionIs lazardassetmanagement.com/gl/references/…

China’s economic reopening means a lot to China—and the rest of the world, with some of the largest beneficiaries expected to be #energy producers and other Asian nations. am.lazard.com/tw269

Let the games begin! February marked the fourth consecutive month of license approvals in China for video games, which we believe points to a softening regulatory environment. #emergingmarkets am.lazard.com/ln269

Fixed income—often considered the “boring” asset class compared to equities—is looking more exciting than it has in decades, particularly in #emergingmarkets. #bonds #yield am.lazard.com/tw269

Dedicated to raising the global imperative, Lazard Empowers in partnership with @SEOLondonInfo welcomed students to a #sustainability workshop where they learned about environmental and social trends affecting their communities—and how their voice makes a difference #ESG

Chinese equities have rallied more than 40% since the government began unwinding its strict zero-COVID policies in November. #china #emergingmarkets #equity #stocks am.lazard.com/tw269

Ron Temple, Lazard’s Chief Market Strategist, breaks down the most recent influx of #macreconomic data and explains what it means for #equity and #debt #investors. #inflation #lazard #investment #stocks lazardassetmanagement.com/gl/research-in…

Global equity #markets continued to seesaw, falling more than 2.7% in February. In terms of factors, the month settled into a more conventional pattern after January’s extremes. Sentiment factors turned positive and #valuation was also favored lazardassetmanagement.com/gl/docs-page/p…

Looking ahead, significant downside risks persist and, according to our Multi-Asset team, the outlook remains complicated and uncertain, especially if #centralbanks are forced to keep money tighter in order to “finish the job” #economy #markets #stocks lazardassetmanagement.com/gl/docs-page/p…

Unpacking key analytics that inform the journey to #netzero takes differentiated resources like our proprietary Climate Alignment Assessment tool #decarbonization #sustainableinvesting #ESG lazardassetmanagement.com/gl/references/…