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Julian Chen

Editor, Emerging Opportunities & Growth Sectors

Julian Chen monitors structural growth opportunities in AI, energy transition, and emerging market technology. He examines the long-term investment logic behind sectoral shifts.

julian.chen@investmentstrategynews.com

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Global Markets

Uncomplicated Diversification: The Investment Logic for Global Bonds in 2026

This article, based on Neuberger Berman's research, explores the allocation value of the global bond market in 2026, analyzes diversification strategies in the context of diverging interest rate policies and narrowing credit spreads, and provides institutional investors with a new perspective on long-term asset allocation.

Julian Chen8 min read
Strategy Briefs

U.S. Private Equity Market: Scale Expansion and Long-term Allocation Value Analysis

Based on the latest Market Data Forecast report, this article analyzes the size, growth drivers, institutional allocation trends, and risk factors of the U.S. private equity market, along with its 2034 outlook, providing long-term investors with macro and structural perspectives.

Julian Chen5 min read
Investment Strategies

Asia's role in the global $129 trillion credit market

Asian financial centers are actively participating in global credit market innovation, with pension funds and insurance companies becoming core forces driving the development of structured finance and risk transfer instruments.

Julian Chen2 min read
Global Markets

Regional paradigms reshape the global investment landscape.

Goldman Sachs Asset Management's latest report points out that geopolitical shocks have evolved from temporary disruptions to structural characteristics, and investors need to reposition their assets around economic security, supply chain restructuring, and industrial policy.

Julian Chen4 min read
Institutional Insights

AI Enters Investment Banking: The Capital Logic Behind OpenAI's Hiring of Investment Banking Experts

OpenAI is hiring investment banking experts, with annual salaries up to $205,000 plus equity, marking the accelerated penetration of AI companies into the financial services sector. This article analyzes the deepening of AI investment themes, the layout logic of institutional investors, and long-term trends from the perspective of global capital allocation.

Julian Chen5 min read
Emerging Opportunities

Energy Transition Investment Trends: Where Is the Money Going?

Based on GlobalData's latest report, this article provides an in-depth analysis of the current state and direction of global energy transition investment. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, clean energy investment has shown resilience, though growth is slowing and capital flows are increasingly diverging across different technology pathways. Solar energy continues to dominate, nuclear power is seeing a revival, hydrogen's outlook remains complex, and high interest rates have become a key variable. Looking ahead to 2025-2030, the article emphasizes that grid modernization is a core investment priority.

Julian Chen4 min read
Global Markets

Tech stocks pull back, while other markets continue to rise: a market rotation signal emerges.

Barron's reports that technology stocks have recently seen a significant pullback, but the remaining sectors of the S&P 500 have performed steadily, with capital shifting from AI chips to software and industrial sectors, indicating a clear market rotation trend. This article analyzes the changes in capital flows, investment logic, and risk factors.

Julian Chen4 min read
Institutional Insights

Allspring explores European acquisitions: strategic expansion amid global asset management industry consolidation trend

U.S. asset management company Allspring is actively seeking European acquisition targets to expand its international business footprint. This move comes against the backdrop of ongoing consolidation in the global asset management industry, reflecting the strategic trend of institutions achieving scale expansion and product diversification through mergers and acquisitions.

Julian Chen2 min read
Economic Signals

Technology stocks lead the market decline: the dual impact of concerns over Fed rate hikes and the retreat of the AI chip frenzy

Global technology stocks are experiencing a massive sell-off, pressured by expectations of Federal Reserve interest rate hikes and concerns over AI chip demand. This article analyzes the market background, changes in capital flows, and long-term investment logic, providing institutional investors with a macro perspective.

Julian Chen4 min read