Ongoing US-Iran tension could boost energy stocks despite lacklustre global outlook

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Financial markets’ quick recovery following US-Iran tensions may be short lived and punish investor returns, though a renewal of tensions could increase the appeal of energy stocks. Principal Global Investors

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No positives in going negative for central bankers, says Principal Global Investors

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President Trump has been pushing the Federal Reserve (Fed) to consider cutting policy rates below zero in an effort to stimulate growth and weaken the dollar, however his stance hasn’t gained

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Is this the momentous reversal?

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“Suddenly, there appears to be a glimmer of light. Expectations for a rebound in growth, nurtured by thawing U.S./China trade relations, better Brexit news, and global monetary easing have all

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Short and Sharp: Everything is not okay

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Another tweet, another big market move. Last Friday, as many investors were making their peace with reallocations towards expensive safe havens, defensives, and higher quality assets, President Trump turned things

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Trump’s First Month: The Global Impact

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On January 20, 2017, Donald J Trump was inaugurated as the 45th U.S. president. The implications of his subsequent actions vary across the globe. Principal Global Investors’ Chief Global Economist

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