One of the most consistent themes in financial markets over the past 15 years has been the outperformance of US equities. A dollar invested in the S&P 500 at the low of the financial crisis in 2009 would now be worth over $10, more than double the return from European equities and around three times the return from UK, emerging markets or Chinese equities. An allocation of 100% US equities would have been difficult to beat. Why have US equities been so successful and will the trend continue?

If the trend towards sustainability was already in motion, then the Covid-19 crisis has sped it up. Global CIO Andrew McCaffery and our Global Macro Team discuss this dynamic and why companies will increasingly place social purpose above short-term profits as a means of ensuring their long-term sustainability.

Recent months have served a timely reminder that market dynamics can shift rapidly. As investors mull the shape of portfolios amid potential concentration risks, Asia offers attractive long-term growth and income potential at compelling relative valuations, alongside diversification benefits. Marty Dropkin, Head of Equities, Asia Pacific, outlines how investors can position to capture long-term value and embrace what’s next in the region’s development.

Economic data is finally reflecting the impact of economic lockdowns, and markets have seen a meaningful risk rally. Given the extent of the economic slowdown and the unknown duration of the crisis, Eugene Philalithis, portfolio manager of our Multi Asset Income range explains why he still thinks it's too early to move to a risk-on posture. But it's not all negative news, he also dissects the far-reaching policy responses from governments and central banks and explains why dividend investors shouldn't lose hope.

As we move further away from a decade of ultra-loose monetary policy, bonds are once again proving their attractive diversification benefits. Our UK fixed income portfolio managers reflect on the recent bout of market volatility and outline the benefits of duration in an environment where investors are increasingly sensitive to weak macro data.

With visitors heading to Paris for this summer’s Olympics, which French companies stand to benefit? Marcel Stötzel, portfolio manager of the Fidelity European Fund and Fidelity European Trust PLC, examines the changing dynamics of the luxury goods market. He highlights why he continues to favour companies with strong pricing power, which will be well-placed to grow in an uncertain market environment.

As we move through the different phases of Covid-19, continuously evolving market dislocations will present challenges and opportunities. We discuss why investors should allocate capital in a way that is sensitive to recovery rates.

After years of underperformance, UK equities could be on the cusp of a much-needed revival in fortunes as the fundamental environment becomes more stable. Alex Wright, portfolio manager of Fidelity Special Situations and Special Values PLC, outlines how the political and economic backdrop is likely to evolve and the unloved areas of the market that could set to benefit.

We recently surveyed our team of analysts across the globe to get the on-the-ground view of what they’re hearing from companies. This month’s findings reveal the rising dispersion across and within sectors, as well as the profound impact the Covid-19 crisis will have on how companies approach social issues. What would a move to stakeholder capitalism mean for company margins?

Following months of pain for bond markets hit by stubborn inflation and high interest rates, front-end credit remains a relative safe haven for investors, continuing to provide attractive relative risk adjusted returns. Here, our portfolio managers analyse the impact of so-called “wipeout” yields and spreads and outline why current attractive levels mean that the performance of front-end bonds is now much more insulated from further yield rises or spread widening than it has been in the past.

As the economic and social impact of Covid-19 plays out, new long-term trends will set the world on a unique course. Global CIO Andrew McCaffery and our Global Macro Team discuss what this new economic order could look like in terms of state intervention, fiscal activism and Asian leadership.

China’s five-day May Day holiday was the first big test of domestic demand - and particularly tourism - since Covid-19 lockdowns started being lifted. We take a close look at China’s journey back towards normality and highlight some of the bright spots that we are seeing on-the-ground.

Tech stocks have continued to perform well in 2024 relative to the broader market, but there has been wide divergence in returns, even among the ‘Magnificent 7’. Fidelity Global Technology portfolio manager Hyun Ho Sohn outlines why tech themes could broaden out beyond recent high profile winners and discusses some of the underappreciated opportunities he sees across the sector.

Chinese equities have recently been marked by elevated volatility, but there are signs of economic stabilisation and green shoots of improving investor sentiment. Having recently completed 10 years at the helm of Fidelity China Special Situations PLC, Dale Nicholls reflects on the key changes he’s seen on the ground through a tumultuous period and outlines why now could be an opportune time to revisit the case for Asia’s largest economy and stock market.

The need for income among global investors is not going away, but it is becoming harder to find stable and predictable sources in the current environment. Andrew McCaffery, Global CIO Asset Management, and Henk-Jan Rikkerink, Global Head of Solutions and Multi Asset, discuss the risks and trade-offs that investors need to consider moving forward.

Portfolio manager Talib Sheikh provides an update on recent positioning moves within Fidelity’s multi asset income range, highlighting the increased exposure to developed market equities. He also shines a light on how the investment process has been adjusted to reflect changing economic scenarios.

How the Covid-19 crisis unfolds over the coming weeks and months depends on a number of variables. Faced with this uncertainty, Global CIO Andrew McCaffery and our Global Macro Team give our base, bull and bear cases and the associated implications for the global economy.

As conditions look ripe for a period of outperformance in US credit markets, Fidelity US Dollar Bond portfolio manager Rick Patel outlines three catalysts that could trigger the Fed to start cutting interest rates.