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Principal Global Investors, LLC (“Principal Global Investors”) is pleased to provide this website to you subject to your acknowledgement and acceptance of the following Terms of Use. If you disagree with these Terms of Use, you must not use this website.

This website is intended to be made available only to persons and entities residing in the United States. If you do not reside in the United States, please select your appropriate location from the region drop down menu.

License to Use Website
Unless otherwise stated, Principal Global Investors and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights in the website and material on the website. Subject to the license below, all these intellectual property rights are reserved.

You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print content from the website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these Terms of Use.

You may not (a) republish material from this website (including republication on another website); (b) sell, rent or sub-license material from this website; (c) show any material from this website in public; (d) reproduce, duplicate, copy or otherwise exploit material on this website for a commercial purpose; (e) edit or otherwise modify any material on this website; or (f) redistribute material from this website.

No Investment Advice
This website is for informational purposes only. Nothing contained on this website constitutes tax, accounting, regulatory, legal, insurance or investment advice. This website contains general information only on investment matters and should not be considered as a comprehensive statement on any matter and should not be relied upon as such. The information should not be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice. The investments and strategies discussed in the website may not be suitable for all investors. Decisions based on information contained on this website are the sole responsibility of the visitor.

No Solicitation or Offer
Neither the information, nor any opinion, contained on this website constitutes a solicitation or offer by Principal Global Investors or its affiliates to buy or sell any securities, futures, options or other financial instruments, nor shall any such security be offered or sold to any person in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, purchase, or sale would be unlawful under the relevant laws of such jurisdiction. All persons and entities accessing this website do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws and regulations.

No Guarantee of Investment Results
Principal Global Investors and its affiliates do not guarantee any investment results and there can be no assurance that the strategies employed will improve investment performance, and make no guarantee that a client's investment objectives will be achieved and no warranties or representations, expressed or implied, are made concerning the benefits of these strategies discussed herein. All investments involve risk and may lose value. The value of your investment can go down depending upon market conditions. Fixed income investments are subject to risk including interest rate, credit, market and issuer risk. Currency exchange rates may cause the value of an investment to go up or down. Alternative strategies involve higher risks than traditional investments, may not be tax efficient, and have higher fees than traditional investments; they may also be highly leveraged and engage in speculative investment techniques, which can magnify the potential for investment loss or gain.

No Guarantee of Timeliness This website may contain videos where the comments were valid on the date the video was recorded. Markets move continuously and you should only rely on current information for any investment decisions. The information and materials contained on this website, and the terms, conditions, and descriptions that appear, are subject to change. All content on this website is presented only as of the date published or indicated, and may be superseded by subsequent market events or for other reasons. In addition, you are responsible for setting the cache settings on your browser to ensure you are receiving the most recent data.

No Warranties
The information on this website has been developed internally and/or obtained from sources believed to be reliable; however Principal Global Investors and its affiliates do not independently verify or guarantee its accuracy or validity. The information and services provided on this website are provided "AS IS" and without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, Principal Global Investors disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, any warranty of non-infringement of third-party rights and any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Principal Global Investors does not warrant, either expressly or impliedly, the accuracy or completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained on this website and does not warrant that the functions contained in this website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website will be free of viruses or other harmful components. Principal Global Investors expressly disclaims all liability for errors and omissions in the materials on this website and for the use or interpretation by others of information contained on the website.  Subject to any contrary provisions of applicable law, no company in the Principal Financial Group nor any of their employees or directors gives any warranty of reliability or accuracy nor accepts any responsibility arising in any other way (including by reason of negligence) for errors or omissions on this website.

Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be deemed severable from these Terms of Use and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

No Waiver
No waiver by Principal Global Investors of any right under or term or provision of these Terms of Use will be deemed a waiver of any other right, term, or provision of these Terms of Use at the time of such waiver or a waiver of that or any other right, term, or provision of these Terms of Use at any other time.

Indemnity
In exchange for using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold Principal Global Investors, its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, licensors and suppliers harmless against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys' fees) arising from your use of this website, from your violation of these terms and conditions or from any decisions that the visitor makes based on such information.

Breaches of these Terms of Use
Without prejudice to Principal Global Investors’ other rights under these Terms of Use, if you breach these Terms of Use in any way, Principal Global Investors may take such action as Principal Global Investors deems appropriate to deal with the breach, including suspending your access to the website, prohibiting you from accessing the website, blocking computers using your IP address from accessing the website, contacting your internet service provider to request that they block your access to the website and bringing court proceedings against you.

Variation
Principal Global Investors may revise these Terms of Use from time to time.  Revised Terms of Use will apply to the use of this website from the date of their publication on this website.  Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.

Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with the Principal Financial Group Disclosures, Terms of Use, Privacy and Security links provided below, constitute the entire agreement between you and Principal Global Investors in relation to your use of this website, and supersede all previous agreements in respect of your use of this website.

Law and Jurisdiction
These Terms of Use will be governed by and construed in accordance with Iowa law, and any disputes relating to these Terms of Use will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of Iowa.

If you have questions, please email us.

Click "Accept" to indicate your acknowledgement and acceptance of Principal Global Investors Terms of Use and to continue.

Principal Global Investors, LLC, the issuer of this website, does not hold a Singapore Capital Markets Services licence or any Securities and Futures Commission licences in Hong Kong. This website contains general information only on investment matters and nothing in this website is intended to constitute an offer or inducement to provide capital markets products and services to Singapore investors or any investment services to Hong Kong investors.

The information in the following website should not be construed as investment advice or a recommendation for the purchase or sale of any security. The value of investments and the income from them may fall as well as rise. Principal Global Investors, LLC and the other member firms of Principal Global Investors (collectively, the “Firms”)* do not guarantee any investment results and there can be no assurance that the strategies employed will improve investment performance, and make no guarantee that a client’s investment objectives will be achieved and no warranties or representations, expressed or implied, are made by the Firms concerning the benefits of these strategies discussed herein. The information in this website has been developed internally and/or obtained from sources that the Firms believe to be reliable; however, the Firms do not guarantee the accuracy, adequacy or completeness of such information and are not responsible for any errors or omissions. This website also contains videos where the comments were valid on the date the video was recorded. Markets move continuously and you should only rely on current information.

It contains general information only on investment matters and should not be considered as a comprehensive statement on any matter and should not be relied upon as such nor should it be construed as specific investment advice, an opinion or recommendation. Products and services mentioned in this website may or may not be registered in your jurisdiction for retail distribution or suitable for all types of investors. The general information it contains does not take account of any investor›s investment objectives, particular needs or financial situation, nor should it be relied upon in any way as a forecast or guarantee of future events regarding investment or the markets in general. All expressions of opinion and prediction in this website are subject to change without notice. Any reference to a specific investment or security does not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell, or hold such investment or security.

Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should not be relied upon as a significant basis for an investment decision. You should consider whether an investment fits your investment objectives, particular needs and financial situation before making any investment decision.

Access to this website and its content is only permitted for “institutional investors” in Singapore within the meaning given to that term in section 4A of the Securities and Futures Act 2001 (“Act”) or “Professional Investors” in Hong Kong within the meaning given to that term under the Securities and Futures Ordinance. It is not intended for any retail investors.

The website may contain information on funds that are registered as restricted schemes under the Sixth Schedule to the Securities and Futures (Offers of Investments) (Collective Investment Schemes) Regulations in Singapore. The offer, holding and subsequent transfer of shares are subject to restrictions and conditions stipulated under the Act and the units in those funds are not allowed to be offered to the retail public. The shares of these funds are being offered only on the basis of the information contained in the relevant Information Memorandum. The Information Memorandum is not a prospectus as defined in the Act and accordingly, statutory liability under the Act in relation to the content of prospectuses does not apply. The Monetary Authority of Singapore has not, in any way, considered the investment merits of the funds and assumes no responsibility for the contents of the website and/or that of the Information Memorandum.

It is your responsibility to be aware of and to observe all applicable laws and regulations of any relevant jurisdiction. If you are not an “institutional investor” in Singapore or a “Professional Investor” in Hong Kong you may not access this website and you should select the “I Do Not Accept” button below.

By selecting the “Accept” button below, and entering this website, you are representing and warranting that the applicable laws and regulations of your jurisdiction allow you to access the website and that you have agreed to these terms and confirm and represent that you are an “institutional investor” in Singapore or a “Professional Investor” in Hong Kong."

Principal Global Investors (Australia) Ltd. (ABN 45 102 488 068, AFS Licence No. 225385) ("we", "us", "our") is regulated by the Australian Securities and Investments Commission.

The information in this website, and on pages linked by this website, is general information only and is not intended to constitute financial product advice or a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any particular security or investment. It does not take into account any investor's investment objectives, particular needs or financial situation. Any investor should consider whether an investment fits their investment objectives, particular needs and financial situation before making any investment decision.

While the information on this website is updated from time to time, it is subject to change in the intervening period. None of Principal Global Investors (Australia) Limited or its related entities (together "Principal") guarantee the accuracy, completeness or timeliness of the information on this website. Information may become outdated and opinions may change, including as a result of new information becoming available or changes in the markets. To the extent permitted by law, Principal does not accept any responsibility arising in any way (including by reason of negligence) for errors in, or omissions from, this information.

We offer financial products only to wholesale investors (as defined in sections 761G and 761GA of the Corporations Act) and to persons investing through an investor directed portfolio service under the product disclosure statements that can be accessed from this website.

The information contained in this website is intended only for Australian residents and investors and is not intended for use in any country or jurisdiction where such use would constitute a violation of law. There is no intention to offer or sell products in countries or jurisdictions where such offer or sale would be unlawful under the relevant domestic law.

Protecting Your Privacy

At Principal Global Investors (Australia) Ltd, we give priority to protecting the privacy of your personal information. We do this by handling personal information in a responsible manner and in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

If it is reasonable and practicable to do so, we collect personal information directly from you. How we collect your information will depend upon how you interact with us. We may collect it through application forms, telephone, email and internet contact, from correspondence with you or your consultant and in person.

The information collected may include what time you visited our website, how long you were on our site, if you've been to the site before, what web pages you visited, and what type of browser you used to access our website. This information is collected through the use of cookies.

Use of cookies on this site is outlined in the Principal Online Privacy Policies, Information Collected by Use of Cookies and Spotlight Tags. In accepting these terms and conditions, you accept the terms of the use of cookies from this site. You can configure your browser to accept all cookies, reject all cookies, or notify you when a cookie is sent. Refer to your browser instructions or help screens to learn about these functions. If you reject all cookies, you may not be able to use our web sites.

We may collect, hold and use personal information in order to process applications, administer the investments and provide related services. If you do not provide your personal information to us, we may not be able to process and administer your investment. We may also use your personal information to tell you about other products and services offered by us or other members of the Principal Financial Group. Please contact us if you do not wish to receive this ongoing information.

We may disclose your personal information to other related companies within the Principal Financial Group®, agents and other external service providers (who supply administrative, financial or other services), some of which are located overseas. Where this occurs, we take steps to protect personal information against misuse or loss however you should be aware that in the event the overseas recipient fails to handle the personal information consistently with the Australian Privacy Principles, we will not be accountable under the Privacy Act and you will not be able to seek redress under the Act. The countries this information may be disclosed to will vary from time to time, but may include Brazil, Chile, China, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, the United Kingdom and the United States and other countries where the Principal Financial Group® has a presence. A list of locations in which the Principal Financial Group® operates can be found at https://www.principal.com/about-us/our-company/company-overview/worldwide-locations. Our Privacy Policy contains information about how you can gain access to the personal information that we hold about you and seek correction of that information, subject to certain exemptions under law. Our Privacy Policy also contains information about how you may raise concerns regarding privacy with us and how we will deal with your concerns.

You can obtain a copy of our Privacy Policy by clicking on the link below:

Privacy at Principal Global Investors (Australia) Limited

By clicking "Accept", you consent to us dealing with your personal information in the manner set out in our Privacy Policy. You also acknowledge and understand that by providing such consent that we will not be required to take such steps as are reasonable in the circumstances to ensure overseas recipients of your personal information comply with the Australian Privacy Principles.

"Principal Financial Group is a global organization that operates in many different jurisdictions worldwide. Principal Financial Group’s diversified group of companies and affiliates provide comprehensive asset management solutions for institutional investors, investment funds and individuals in key markets around the world. Principal Financial Group has investment offices in the United States, [Mexico, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and throughout Asia]. Where appropriate, Principal Financial Group entities are registered with appropriate regulatory authorities in the jurisdictions in which they are required to be registered to carry on their respective business activities.

All products or services provided to you by any Principal Financial Group company shall only be available in the jurisdiction(s) within which the company providing the product or service is authorized to operate. The relevant Principal Financial Group company reserves the right to make the final determination on whether or not you are eligible for any particular product or service. If you choose to enter a website outside your country of residence, you are advised that it may not be legal in that jurisdiction for you to access or use the facilities available on that Site and the legal requirements of that jurisdiction may prohibit you from dealing or otherwise transacting in that jurisdiction.

Principal Financial Group makes no representation that the content of the site is appropriate for use in all locations, or that the transactions, securities, products, instruments or services discussed at this site are available or appropriate for sale or use in all jurisdictions or countries, or by all persons and entities.  Nothing on this website shall be considered a solicitation for the offering of any investment product or service to any person in any jurisdiction where such solicitation or offering may not lawfully be made.

Principal Global Investors, LLC (“Principal Global Investors”) is pleased to provide this website to you subject to your acknowledgement and acceptance of the following Terms of Use.  If you disagree with these Terms of Use, you must not use this website.

License to Use Website
Unless otherwise stated, Principal Global Investors and/or its licensors own the intellectual property rights in the website and material on the website.  Subject to the license below, all these intellectual property rights are reserved.

You may view, download for caching purposes only, and print content from the website for your own personal use, subject to the restrictions set out below and elsewhere in these Terms of Use.

You may not (a) republish material from this website (including republication on another website); (b) sell, rent or sub-license material from this website; (c) show any material from this website in public; (d) reproduce, duplicate, copy or otherwise exploit material on this website for a commercial purpose; (e) edit or otherwise modify any material on this website; or (f) redistribute material from this website.

No Investment Advice
This website is for informational purposes only. Nothing contained on this website constitutes tax, accounting, regulatory, legal, insurance or investment advice.  This website contains general information only on investment matters and should not be considered as a comprehensive statement on any matter and should not be relied upon as such. The information should not be relied upon as a forecast, research or investment advice.  The investments and strategies discussed in the website may not be suitable for all investors. Decisions based on information contained on this website are the sole responsibility of the visitor. 

No Solicitation or Offer
Neither the information, nor any opinion, contained on this website constitutes a solicitation or offer by Principal Global Investors or its affiliates to buy or sell any securities, futures, options or other financial instruments, nor shall any such security be offered or sold to any person in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, purchase, or sale would be unlawful under the relevant laws of such jurisdiction. All persons and entities accessing this website do so on their own initiative and are responsible for compliance with applicable local laws and regulations.  

No Guarantee of Investment Results
Principal Global Investors and its affiliates do not guarantee any investment results and there can be no assurance that the strategies employed will improve investment performance, and make no guarantee that a client's investment objectives will be achieved and no warranties or representations, expressed or implied, are made concerning the benefits of these strategies discussed herein.  All investments involve risk and may lose value. The value of your investment can go down depending upon market conditions. Fixed income investments are subject to risk including interest rate, credit, market and issuer risk. Currency exchange rates may cause the value of an investment to go up or down. Alternative strategies involve higher risks than traditional investments, may not be tax efficient, and have higher fees than traditional investments; they may also be highly leveraged and engage in speculative investment techniques, which can magnify the potential for investment loss or gain.

No Guarantee of Timeliness
This website may contain videos where the comments were valid on the date the video was recorded. Markets move continuously and you should only rely on current information for any investment decisions. The information and materials contained on this website, and the terms, conditions, and descriptions that appear, are subject to change.  All content on this website is presented only as of the date published or indicated, and may be superseded by subsequent market events or for other reasons.  In addition, you are responsible for setting the cache settings on your browser to ensure you are receiving the most recent data.

No Warranties
The information on this website has been developed internally and/or obtained from sources believed to be reliable; however Principal Global Investors and its affiliates do not independently verify or guarantee its accuracy or validity. The information and services provided on this website are provided ""AS IS"" and without warranties of any kind, either expressed or implied. To the fullest extent permissible pursuant to applicable law, Principal Global Investors disclaims all warranties, including, but not limited to, any warranty of non-infringement of third-party rights and any implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. Principal Global Investors does not warrant, either expressly or impliedly, the accuracy or completeness of the information, text, graphics, links or other items contained on this website and does not warrant that the functions contained in this website will be uninterrupted or error-free, that defects will be corrected, or that the website will be free of viruses or other harmful components. Principal Global Investors expressly disclaims all liability for errors and omissions in the materials on this website and for the use or interpretation by others of information contained on the website.  Subject to any contrary provisions of applicable law, no company in the Principal Financial Group nor any of their employees or directors gives any warranty of reliability or accuracy nor accepts any responsibility arising in any other way (including by reason of negligence) for errors or omissions on this website.

Severability
If any provision of these Terms of Use is deemed unlawful, void, or for any reason unenforceable, then that provision will be deemed severable from these Terms of Use and will not affect the validity and enforceability of the remaining provisions.

No Waiver
No waiver by Principal Global Investors of any right under or term or provision of these Terms of Use will be deemed a waiver of any other right, term, or provision of these Terms of Use at the time of such waiver or a waiver of that or any other right, term, or provision of these Terms of Use at any other time.

Indemnity
In exchange for using this website, you agree to indemnify and hold Principal Global Investors, its officers, directors, employees, affiliates, agents, licensors and suppliers harmless against any and all claims, losses, liability, costs and expenses (including but not limited to attorneys' fees) arising from your use of this website, from your violation of these terms and conditions or from any decisions that the visitor makes based on such information.

Breaches of these Terms of Use
Without prejudice to Principal Global Investors’ other rights under these Terms of Use, if you breach these Terms of Use in any way, Principal Global Investors may take such action as Principal Global Investors deems appropriate to deal with the breach, including suspending your access to the website, prohibiting you from accessing the website, blocking computers using your IP address from accessing the website, contacting your internet service provider to request that they block your access to the website and bringing court proceedings against you.

Variation
Principal Global Investors may revise these Terms of Use from time to time.  Revised Terms of Use will apply to the use of this website from the date of their publication on this website.  Please check this page regularly to ensure you are familiar with the current version.

Entire Agreement
These Terms of Use, together with the Principal Financial Group Disclosures, Terms of Use, Privacy and Security links provided below, constitute the entire agreement between you and Principal Global Investors in relation to your use of this website, and supersede all previous agreements in respect of your use of this website.

If you have questions, please email us.

Click ""Accept"" to indicate your acknowledgement and acceptance of Principal Global Investors Terms of Use and to continue."

"These Terms & Conditions explain certain legal and regulatory conditions and restrictions in relation to the Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited website, and in relation to the Principal Global Investors Funds (‘the Funds’). This information may be changed by Principal Global Investors at any time without notice.

In these terms and conditions, references to 'Principal Global Investors' means Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited or any affiliate of the Principal Financial Group, Inc. or Principal Global Investors, LLC.

Before you proceed, you must acknowledge that you have read, and agree to, our terms and conditions.

Information in relation to the Principal Global Investors Funds is available through this web site to institutional investors resident in the following countries of: Belgium, France, Finland, Germany, Guernsey, Ireland, Italy, Jersey, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the United Kingdom. By proceeding this far you are representing and warranting that you are an institutional investor resident in one of these countries. Not all of the Funds are available in all these jurisdictions, and investors are directed to the Country Registration document for detailed information. What follows is not an offer or invitation to acquire an investment to, and should therefore not be relied upon by, any person anywhere other than the countries noted. Persons in respect of whom such prohibitions apply must not access this web site. This web site is reserved exclusively for non-U.S. persons and should not be accessed by any person in the United States.

Yes, I certify to be an institutional investor and resident of a country listed above.

Cookies
Use of cookies on this site is outlined in the Privacy and Security Policy. In accepting these terms and conditions, you accept the terms of the Cookie Policy and the use of cookies from this site.

Legal Entity Disclosure and Regulation
In Europe by Principal Global Investors (Ireland) Limited, 70 Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2, D02 R296, Ireland. Principal Global Investors (Ireland) Limited is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

In the United Kingdom by Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited, Level 1, 1 Wood Street, London, EC2V 7 JB, registered in England, No. 03819986, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”).

In Switzerland by Principal Global Investors (Switzerland) GmbH. This website is considered as advertising and information contained herewith be treated as such. Investors can obtain free of charge the prospectus, trust deed, the prospectus, the key investor information document (KIID), and the annual and semi-annual reports from the representative in Switzerland.

In Europe and United Kingdom, this website is directed exclusively at Professional Clients and Eligible Counterparties and should not be relied upon by Retail Clients (all as defined by the MiFID and FCA respectively). If you are viewing the material as a retail investor, you should seek independent investment advice before deciding whether the products and services in question are suitable to meet your investment needs and objectives, as the language has not been complied to a retail client standard.

Principal Global Investors Funds
Principal Global Investors (Ireland) Limited is the issuer of the Funds. Investments may only be made on an application form attached to a current prospectus and following receipt by the investor of the KIID in respect of the Fund in which they intend to invest. The latest version of the prospectus of the Funds is dated 14 December 2012.

For Real estate investors in the European Economic Area (“EEA”), this website and the information on it is only directed at persons who are professional investors for the purposes of the Alternative Investment Fund Managers Directive (2011/61/EU) (“AIFMD”), professional clients or eligible counterparties for the purposes of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (Directive 2014/65/EU) (“MiFID II”) or as otherwise defined under applicable local law and regulation and at whom this website and the information on it may lawfully be directed in any relevant jurisdiction (“Eligible Persons”). In relation to each member state of the EEA (“Member State”) which has implemented AIFMD (and for which transitional arrangements are not/ no longer available), this website may only be accessed and interests in Funds may only be offered or placed in a Member State to the extent that: (i) the relevant Fund is permitted to be marketed to professional investors in the relevant Member State in accordance with AIFMD (as implemented into the local law/regulation of the relevant Member State); or (ii) this website and its information may otherwise be lawfully distributed and the interests in Funds may otherwise be lawfully offered or placed in that Member State (including at the initiative of the investor). In relation to each Member State of the EEA which, at the date of accessing this website, has not implemented AIFMD, this information may only be distributed and interests in Funds may only be offered or placed to the extent that this information may be lawfully distributed and the interests in Funds may lawfully be offered or placed in that Member State (including at the initiative of the investor).

Persons who are not Eligible Persons, including but not limited to those individuals or other persons who fall within the FCA’s definition of ‘retail clients’, should not use or rely upon this website or the information contained therein and may not engage the services of Principal Real Estate or any of its affiliates, or invest in any Fund. Potential investors are advised that all or most of the protections provided by the UK regulatory system will not apply and that the UK Financial Services Compensation Scheme may not be available in relation to an investment in a Fund or separate account.

The contents of this website have not been verified or approved by any competent regulatory or supervisory authority. No liability, whether in negligence or otherwise, arising directly or indirectly from the use of the information or any part of it on this website is accepted and no representation, warranty or undertaking, whether express or implied, is or will be made at any time by Principal Real Estate or its affiliates or any of their respective advisers, directors, officers, employees, representatives or other agents (“Principal Agents”) for any information or any of the opinions contained herein or for any errors, omissions or misstatements.

None of Principal Real Estate or its affiliates or any Principal Agents makes or has been authorised to make any representation or warranties, whether express or implied, in relation to Principal Real Estate or regarding the truth, accuracy or completeness of any of the information contained on this website at any time. No representation or warranty is given by Principal Real Estate, its affiliates or the Principal Agents as to the achievement or reasonableness of, and no reliance should be placed on any projections, targets, estimates or forecasts contained in the information on this website. Furthermore, nothing contained on this website is or should be relied on as a promise or representation as to the future. No reliance may be placed by any person for any purpose whatsoever on the information or opinions contained on this website or on its completeness, accuracy or fairness at any time.

Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited is not authorised by the FCA to directly deal with retail investors; any distribution of the Fund to retail investors in Europe is facilitated by fund distributors with which Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited has entered distribution arrangements, pursuant to advice provided to investors by those distributors, based on the documents Principal Global Investors (Europe) Limited provides. Retail investors should not be provided with access to this website.

The name of the Swiss representative is ACOLIN Fund Services AG, Stadelhoferstrasse 18, CH-8001 Zürich. The name of the Swiss paying agent is Banque Cantonale de Genève, 17, quai de l’Ile, 1204 Geneva. Investors can obtain the prospectus, trust deed, the simplified prospectuses and the annual and semi-annual reports free of charge from the representative in Switzerland.
The value of units and the income from them may fall as well as rise.

Investments in the Funds are neither insured nor guaranteed by the US Government or the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation and are not deposits or obligations of, or guaranteed by, Principal Global Investors.

No Solicitation
Nothing contained in this website shall constitute an offer or solicitation, in relation to units in the Funds or generally, in any jurisdiction or in any circumstances in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful or not authorised.

In particular, shares issued by the Company, and units in the Funds, have not been and will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933 as amended or the securities laws of any state or political subdivision of the United States and may not, except in a transaction which does not violate US securities laws, be directly offered or sold in the United States or to any US Person. The Company will not be registered under the United States Investment Company Act of 1940 as amended.

This website is reserved exclusively for non-US persons and should not be accessed by any person in the United States.

No Investment Advice
The information in this website contains general information only on investment matters and should not be considered as a comprehensive statement on any matter and should not be relied upon as such nor should it be construed as specific investment advice, an opinion or recommendation. The general information it contains does not take account of any investor’s investment objectives, particular needs or financial situation, nor should it be relied upon in any way as a forecast or guarantee of future events regarding a particular investment or the markets in general. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance and should not be relied upon as a significant basis for an investment decision.

You should also inform yourself as to (a) the possible tax consequences, (b) the legal requirements and (c) any foreign exchange restrictions or exchange control requirements which you might encounter under the laws of the countries of your citizenship, residence or domicile and which might be relevant to any investment, including the subscription, holding, transfer or disposal of units in the Funds

Delegation of Investment Management to Affiliates

Products upon which composite results contained in this material, if any, are based may not themselves be available in the United Kingdom and certain other jurisdictions; however, the underlying investment management capability can be made available to institutional investors subject to all applicable local regulations and restrictions. In connection with its management of client portfolios, PGIE may delegate management authority to affiliates that are not authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. In any such case, the client may not benefit from all protections afforded by rules and regulations enacted under the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000.

Disclaimer
The information on this website is given by Principal Global Investors in good faith and has been derived from sources believed to be reliable and accurate as at their date. However, Principal Global Investors makes no representation or warranty of any kind for the accuracy or completeness of the information and it is under no obligation to update or correct any errors in the information after the date of publication. This website also contains videos where the comments were valid on the date the video was recorded. Markets move continuously and you should only rely on current information for any investment decisions.

Subject to applicable law, Principal Global Investors and its affiliates and their respective directors, employees and associates do not accept any responsibility arising in any way (including by reason of negligence) for errors in, or omissions from, the information and do not accept any liability for any loss or damage, however caused, as a result of any person relying on any information on the website or being unable to access the website.

The Internet is not a totally reliable and secure medium of communication. Principal Global Investors accepts no liability for the security or confidentiality of information transmitted in this way and any such transmission of information shall be at your own risk.

The entire content of this website is subject to copyright with all rights reserved. You may not copy, reproduce, distribute or modify the content of this website without the prior written permission of Principal Global Investors.

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Seema Shah is Chief Global Strategist at Principal Asset Management. Based in London, she oversees global market strategy, providing valuable insight and perspective on the global economy and markets to institutional and retail clients around the world. She is responsible for the creation of global economic macro and secular event research, in particular, global central bank policy and its impact on capital markets. Seema is a regular speaker at industry conferences and forums. She appears regularly on CNBC and Bloomberg TV and is frequently quoted by the financial news media. She has a weekly column in the United Kingdom Sunday Times newspaper, discussing economic, market and political issues. Seema joined the firm in 2010, previously working as a strategist within Principal Fixed Income. Prior to joining Principal, Seema served as an economist at Capital Economics where she focused on macroeconomic analysis of the UK and the European economies. She also worked with the macro consulting group at PricewaterhouseCoopers, and as an economist at HM Treasury & Inland Revenue Service. Seema received a master's degree and bachelor's degree with honors in economics from the London School of Economics.

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U.S. Federal Reserve policy decision: securing a soft landing
2 min
The Fed’s aggressive 50 basis point rate cut, while unconventional, reflects a proactive approach to stave off any potential economic weakness. With recession risks receding…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Middle East conflict: Central bank forecast changes
2 min
Middle East tensions lift inflation risks, reshaping our central bank outlooks and markets.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Principal Well-Being Index: Firms looking through the sticker shock
2 min
Persistent cost pressures are pushing firms toward technology investment and productivity gains.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
U.S. & Israel vs. Iran: A sharpening geopolitical fault line
2 min
Escalating Middle East conflict drives oil higher, raising risks for inflation, policy, and markets.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
The national debt: What it means for investors
2 min
The U.S. national debt is nearing $36 trillion, and interest payments could hit $1.71 trillion by 2034. Mandatory spending continues to squeeze the discretionary budget,…
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
Capital markets: Shaping and scaling the future
4 min
Seema Shah, Chief Global Strategist at Principal AM, joined a panel on global markets amid inflation and uncertainty. 
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
December CPI report: Unlikely to alter the Fed’s course
2 min
December CPI holds steady; disinflation trend intact, keeping Fed policy on expected path.
By 
Seema Shah, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
May CPI report: A September cut is back on the table
2 min
May's CPI report came in softer than expected, delivering a positive sign that recent months of sticky inflation may have been just a bump in the road.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Keep an eye on your tech stocks
2 min
Investors risk overexposure to tech as market warnings mount—diversification is more crucial than ever.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Global market perspectives: Navigating the path of fiscal sustainability
2 min
The “Big Beautiful Bill” boosts growth, but fluctuating tariffs and spending cuts may offset its expansionary impact.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
U.S. election: Policy and positioning
2 min
Heading into a contentious U.S. election season, investors need to avoid the noise and remain focused on the factors, and policies, that will drive markets in the period ahead.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
March jobs report: Calm before the storm
3 min
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Equities
U.S. equities: A constructive setup for 2026
2 min
Broadening market strength and Fed easing support a constructive outlook into 2026.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Federal Reserve policy rate path: An evolving picture
2 min
Stubbornly strong economic data has led to significant shifts in market expectations for when, and how quickly, the Federal Reserve will begin cutting policy rates.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
November CPI report: Inflation risks keep the Fed on edge
2 min
November CPI data points to a Fed rate cut at their December meeting, but persistent inflation pressures, especially in core services, are keeping policymakers cautious. With…
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
Impact of federal employment cuts on the labor market
2 min
The Administration’s efforts to cut federal workers may raise unemployment later this year. 
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
A new flashpoint in U.S/Europe trade relations
U.S.–EU trade tensions rise as tariffs tied to Greenland spark market and policy uncertainty.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Federal Reserve dot plot: Conflicted and open to persuasion
2 min
A series of soft inflation prints, coupled with evidence of labor market rebalancing, may still be enough to open the door to multiple rate cuts this year.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
March ECB meeting: Data dependence in a world of uncertainty
2 min
The ECB's decision to cut rates at its March meeting was no surprise, but path forward is much less certain.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
June CPI report: Tariff impact materializing
Inflation stays soft despite tariffs, giving the Fed space to delay rate cuts for now.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
July jobs report: Hoping the Fed hasn’t made a policy mistake
2 min
Today’s jobs report for July confirms that the labor market is slowing, all but ensuring a September rate cut.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
China’s policy measures: a pivotal week?
4 min
China’s policymakers have announced a significant package of easing measures designed to lift China from a state of entrenched economic weakness.
By 
Seema Shah, and Han Peng
Macro views
A 90-day tariff reprieve
4 min
Markets cheered a 90-day tariff reprieve, but the harsher stance on China keeps uncertainty high.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
U.S.-China trade tensions: From complacency to concern
2 min
Renewed U.S.–China trade tensions raise tariff risks with major macro and market implications.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
May FOMC meeting: Powell is still a dove at heart
2 min
Following a fairly terse opening statement where the Fed noted that there has been a lack of inflation progress of late, Powell’s press conference ultimately delivered a fairly…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
December ECB meeting: Moving to a dovish tilt
2 min
The European Central Bank’s decision to cut policy rates for the fourth time this cycle highlights its growing confidence in the inflation outlook, while acknowledging…
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
Mid-year Perspectives 2025: Cutting through the noise
6 min
Amid market noise, key trends emerge: policy risk, growth headwinds, and strategic opportunities.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
2024: The year of elections
2 min
With critical elections upcoming in France, the UK, Japan, and the U.S., investors should prioritize resilience and avoid making hasty portfolio adjustments based on predicted…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Navigating opportunities in a higher-for-longer market
4 min
Exploring strategic income opportunities across asset classes amid a higher-for-longer rate environment
By 
Seema Shah, Michael Goosay, and Sarah Radecki, CFA
Macro views
Renewed threats to the Fed’s independence
6 min
Trump puts new pressures on Powell, reviving market fears over Fed independence and future policy direction.
By 
Christian Floro, CFA, and Seema Shah
Macro views
Making sense of market volatility
7 min
To help decipher and contextualize the market reaction to the recent volatility, Chief Global Strategist, Seema Shah, and Equities Chief Investment Officer, George Maris,…
By 
Seema Shah, and George Maris, CFA
Macro views
China: Is this the “whatever it takes” moment?
2 min
China's recent stimulus measures, including monetary easing and a massive fiscal pledge, have sparked a sharp rally in equities, particularly in real estate and consumer…
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
March CPI report: Risks delayed, not removed
3 min
March's soft inflation report should provide some reassurance to markets, which were rocked in the past week with trade policy-related volatility.
By 
Christian Floro, CFA, and Seema Shah
Macro views
Flying blind: Searching for signals in a data-scarce economy
4 min
Markets are jittery amid data delays—explore hidden risks and shifting signals in the U.S. economy.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
April jobs report: Finally, some relief
2 min
For the first time in several months, the jobs report brought relief to markets. Payroll gains dropped from above 300,000 to 175,000 in April, below market expectations.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
December FOMC meeting: Another rate cut, but policy uncertainty ahead
2 min
Strong economic data, stalled inflation progress, and policy uncertainty from the incoming administration, signal a slower pace of easing ahead.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
June ECB meeting: In a good place to assess the risks
2 min
The ECB cut rates for the seventh consecutive time at its June meeting, and is in a good position to face the uncertainties ahead.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
Shifting sands: The economy, the Fed, and market dynamics in 2024
While risk assets have continued to deliver positive gains, their upward trajectory has been interspersed with occasional pullbacks. With markets losing some of their gleam and…
By 
Seema Shah, George Maris, CFA, Michael Goosay, and Todd Jablonski, CFA
Macro views
February CPI report: Not yet in the clear
2 min
February CPI cooled, easing stagflation fears—but policy risks and tariffs mean we’re not in the clear yet.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
July FOMC meeting: Ruling nothing out
3 min
Fed holds rates steady as internal dissent grows; outlook remains data-dependent and uncertain.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Summer time market madness
2 min
Despite heightened market volatility driven by recession fears, Big Tech struggles, and technical challenges, underlying fundamentals still suggest limited economic weakness.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
September jobs report: Not as weak as once thought?
2 min
The September jobs report showed a 254,000 monthly job gain, blowing all estimates out of the water. Not only does it suggest that the U.S. labor market is on a stronger…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Tariff whipsaw: Mixed signals and market shocks
2 min
Tariff shifts jolt markets again as policy signals drive volatility and investor uncertainty.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
September jobs report: Finally, some data
2 min
Strong September jobs data eases labor market fears, but policy uncertainty still looms large.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
April CPI report: Finally, some good inflation news
2 min
The April CPI reading delivered the first (slight) downside inflation surprise since the turn of the year, easing niggling concerns that inflation was starting to trend upwards…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Trump’s first 100 days: Five policies shaping markets in 2025
5 min
President Trump’s ambitious policy agenda could have far-reaching implications for markets. From trade tensions to fiscal policy debates, his ability to deliver on promises in…
By 
Christian Floro, CFA, and Seema Shah
Real estate
Unseen upside: The commercial rebound nobody called
5 min
Housing and CRE split in 2023—now the gap is narrowing, with CRE returns gaining momentum.
By 
Rich Hill, Art Jones, Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
2024 midpoint: Shifting sands
2 min
Markets may have lost some of their gleam and unrestrained optimism has faded. Yet, the still robust macro backdrop, even without imminent rate cuts, should provide an almost…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Confronting the risk of a policy-driven recession
9 min
Policy shifts are rattling markets—is the U.S. heading for recession? We assess the risks and outlook.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
Risks of labor supply restraints and implications for the Fed
Tighter immigration distorts labor signals, complicating Fed policy amid mixed economic data.
By 
Christian Floro, CFA, Magdalena Ocampo, and Seema Shah
Macro views
July CPI report: Inflation is no obstacle to a September rate cut
2 min
The July CPI print confirms the recent slower disinflationary trend, all but assuring the start of the Federal Reserve’s cutting cycle in September.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
October ECB meeting: ECB cuts policy rates with greater urgency
2 min
Get the latest on October policy shifts with the ECB's decisive rate cuts. Understand the data-driven decisions and their effects on the Eurozone economy.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
April jobs report: Solid momentum in play before the tariff hit
3 min
April jobs beat expectations, but trade and policy risks may test labor market resilience soon.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
2026 perspectives: A year of paradox
2 min
AI fuels growth and fragility in 2026—investors must balance risk and opportunity.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Countering warning signs: Recapping Seema Shah’s panel at the 2024 Milken Global Conference
3 min
Recently, I had the opportunity to attend the 2024 Milken Global Conference in Beverly Hills and speak on a panel with a few of my esteemed peers about future financial…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
January FOMC meeting: Nothing to see here
2 min
The Fed held rates steady at 4.25%-4.50% at its January, awaiting more inflation progress before cutting further. No surprises today.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
May jobs report: Not yet coming apart at the seams
2 min
Payrolls increased by 139,000 in May, and the labor market is not yet showing signs of a significant decline.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
February ECB meeting: An agile approach to policy
2 min
ECB holds rates steady as growth stays resilient and inflation remains on track toward target.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
June CPI report: Easing inflation paves a clear path to a September cut
2 min
The June CPI reading puts the Federal Reserve on the path for a September rate cut.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Recession risks: Weighing policy uncertainty and market volatility
2 min
Policy shifts and market volatility are fueling recession fears—can the U.S. economy withstand the headwinds?
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
U.S. Tariffs – Liberation Day 2.0, August 1
4 min
New U.S. tariffs target surplus nations; rates up to 15%+ as trade tensions enter new phase.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Equities
What Fed rate cuts mean for U.S. equities: A historical perspective
4 min
The Fed’s success in piloting a soft versus hard landing will play a key role in dictating the path for U.S. equities. In our latest market bulletin read more about how a…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
China’s policy measures: reasons for optimism and cynicism
Our experts explore the impact of Beijing's latest moves on markets and the economy, whether they will spark a true recovery, and if skepticism is still warranted.
By 
Seema Shah, Han Peng, Jeff Kilkenny, CFA, and Christopher Leow, CFA
Macro views
Preserving central bank credibility: Addressing threats to the Fed’s independence
6 min
Political threats to Fed independence raise risks for U.S. credibility, markets, and the dollar.
By 
Christian Floro, CFA, and Seema Shah
Macro views
December FOMC meeting: A divided, yet predominantly dovish, Fed
2 min
Fed cuts rates, signals pause as policy divisions grow and AI-driven growth complicates outlook.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Takeaways from Milken: U.S. market remains exuberant
2 min
We had the opportunity to take part in the 2024 Milken Institute Global Conference recently, and among the key takeaways for capital markets was that despite revised…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Fed outlook: A pause, not a stop
2 min
The Fed has paused rate cuts, but easing isn’t over. Growth, inflation, and timing uncertainties loom.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
May CPI report: Still bracing for impact
2 min
Inflation stayed soft in May, but tariff-related pressures may still be looming on the horizon.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
U.S. equities: Broadening and grinding higher
2 min
A strong economic backdrop should support a broadening of the equity market rally in 2H 2024.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
March FOMC meeting: Growth slows, inflation rises, Powell reassures
The Fed held rates steady, signaling uncertainty but reaffirming expectations for two cuts in 2025.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Labor market: Supply constraints potentially exacerbating demand softness
2 min
Labor market softens, but supply-side shifts may complicate the case for a Fed-driven rate cut.
By 
Seema Shah, and Magdalena Ocampo
Equities
Fed easing: Fear rate cuts in a recession, not in a soft landing
2 min
History shows that rate cuts themselves are not the enemy—it’s the economic context in which they occur that investors should be paying close attention to.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
October jobs report: Weather-distorted
2 min
With the hurricanes taking a heavy toll on October's jobs numbers, it is doubtful that the labor report will prompt a kneejerk reaction from the Fed.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
May FOMC meeting: Waiting for more clarity
2 min
As the window for potential cuts shifts later into 2025, the Fed’s balancing act is becoming increasingly complex.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
October and November jobs report: Noisy, not recessionary
4 min
Labor data looks weak, but distortions mask a resilient job market and cooling—not collapse.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
Navigating an evolving landscape
Watch as Chief Global Strategist Seema Shah discusses the themes most likely to play a part in shaping portfolios for the rest of the year.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
The opening salvo in Trump trade war two
9 min
Trump’s new tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are reigniting trade tensions, raising inflation risks and market volatility. What’s next for investors?
By 
Christian Floro, CFA, and Seema Shah
Macro views
Another risk in 2025: geopolitical conflict
8 min
The situation in Iran remains highly fluid, with growing concerns about retaliation and the broader consequences of U.S. involvement.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
January CPI report: Unusually cooler than normal
2 min
January CPI cools to 2.4%, easing market fears and keeping Fed rate cuts on hold for now near term.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
July ECB meeting: Nothing to see here
2 min
Having delivered its first cut of the cycle last month, the European Central Bank (ECB) kept rates on hold today — as was widely expected.
By 
Seema Shah
Equities
A growth revival: the start of European exceptionalism?
4 min
Europe's fiscal revival sparks questions about U.S. dominance and a shift in market leadership.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Rate cuts in focus: Diverging data and the politics of monetary policy
3 min
Fed cut likely in September—but is it driven by data, or politics? Markets brace for the signal.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
August jobs report: The 25bps vs 50bps question
2 min
The Fed is set to lower policy rates this month—but August’s labor data has not clarified the question of a 25bps versus 50bps cut.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
November FOMC meeting: A policy rate cut in the face of growing uncertainty
2 min
The Federal Open Market Committee continued its easing cycle with a 25 basis point cut at its November meeting. While the policy picture for the rest of the year remains…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
U.S.-China trade war 90-day truce
5 min
U.S.-China tariff truce eases recession risk and lifts markets—but uncertainty still lingers.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
November CPI report: Cooling inflation gives the Fed doves the upper hand
2 min
November CPI surprise boosts Fed doves, with cooling inflation raising odds of early 2025 rate cuts.
By 
Seema Shah, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
June ECB meeting: A rate cut today, but then what?
2 min
As widely expected, the European Central Bank (ECB) cut its key policy rates for the first time in five years.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
DeepSeek disruption: What it means for investors
4 min
DeepSeek’s open-source AI model is shaking up markets, triggering a tech sell-off and raising questions about U.S. AI dominance. What’s next for investors?
By 
Seema Shah
Equities
A market guide to deregulation
2 min
Deregulation could counter policy uncertainty as the U.S. shifts to a pro-growth path.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
Positioning for the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
4 min
While political unknowns can overwhelm, investors should stay focused on their long-term goals and not be swayed by short-term political rhetoric.
By 
Seema Shah, and Chris Payne
Macro views
7 reasons why U.S. exceptionalism is only being challenged, not overtaken, by Europe
7 min
Explore why U.S. growth and innovation remain dominant, even as Europe gains ground.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Principal Well-Being Index: Small businesses not yet increasing prices
2 min
Small businesses are delaying price hikes despite tariffs—raising risks of future inflation.
By 
Seema Shah
Equities
Global equity valuations: Pockets of opportunity
2 min
Amidst the elevated global valuations, pockets of opportunity are emerging.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
August CPI report: Not the inflation report the market was hoping to see
2 min
The August CPI report was slightly higher than expected, dampening market hopes for a 50 basis points Fed cut next week.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
U.S. Election 2024: Additional uncertainty for the Federal Reserve
2 min
Following the Fed's November rate cut, officials signal a cautious approach amidst policy uncertainty under the Trump administration, with potential for a slower pace of future…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
April CPI report: Good news, but old news
2 min
April CPI cools to 2.3%, but shifting trade policy clouds the inflation outlook ahead
By 
Christian Floro, CFA, and Seema Shah
Macro views
December ECB meeting: Still in “a good place,” with a focus on optionality
2 min
ECB holds rates in December; growth outlook brightens, but policy remains cautious amid rising uncertainty.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
ECB vs. Fed policy: Divergent, but not for too long
2 min
The European Central Bank's 25 basis point rate cut, ahead of the Federal Reserve, underscores the differing post-COVID economic recoveries between the Euro area and the U.S.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Global growth prospects and opportunities in 2025
Watch as Chief Global Strategist, Seema Shah, discusses what's in store for global markets this year.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
June jobs report: Tighter immigration policy complicating the outlook
2 min
June payrolls showed a decent payroll gain; the Fed remains on course for a late 2025 rate cut.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
2024 U.S. election: The importance of staying invested
3 min
Maintaining an active, long-term approach is advisable even for those concerned about political outcomes in Washington D.C.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Germany’s fiscal shift: A boost to Europe, but U.S. edge remains
2 min
Germany’s fiscal boost lifts Europe, but U.S. innovation and growth keep its market edge intact.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
September ECB meeting: The end of the easing cycle… maybe?
2 min
While the ECB is likely to stay on pause for now, there remains the potential for another rate cut further down the line.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
March jobs report: A picture of strength
2 min
While March's jobs report lowers the odds of a June Federal Reserve (Fed) policy rate cut, as Chair Jerome Powell has noted that a strong labor market is not a hurdle to rate…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
September ECB meeting: A rate cut today, but nothing next month
2 min
As was widely expected, the European Central Bank (ECB) decided to cut interest rates for the second time in this cycle, reducing the interest rate on the deposit facility by…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
October CPI report: Neither too hot nor too cold
2 min
The October CPI report hit expectations, calming market nerves around inflation as we near the next FOMC meeting. With a 25bps Fed cut still in play, all eyes are on December.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
Principal Well-Being Index: Small businesses are holding onto their staff
2 min
Despite low confidence, small firms plan to retain staff—easing fears of rising unemployment.
By 
Christian Floro, CFA, and Seema Shah
Macro views
December jobs report: Conflicting dynamics
2 min
Labor market cools as job growth slows and revisions turn negative—but no signs of collapse yet.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
May jobs report: One step forward, two steps back
2 min
Payroll gains were hotter than expected in May, slamming the door shut on any hopes of a July policy rate cut.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
January CPI report: Too hot to dismiss
2 min
January's CPI report was a wake-up call for markets and the Fed, with inflation running hotter than expected.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
U.S. Tariffs: The end of the 90-day reprieve...
8 min
Tariff clock ticks: U.S. delays deadline, pushes partners to deal or face sharp sectoral hikes.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
February CPI report: Calm before the storm
2 min
February CPI met expectations, but surging oil prices shift the market’s inflation focus ahead.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
Election 2024: Economics, policy and positioning for a soft landing
12 min
Stay informed with our in-depth election insights and trends analysis. Equipped with the information needed for strategic decision-making and impact analysis.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Liberation Day: Market uncertainty, global growth concerns, and U.S. recession fears
8 min
New U.S. tariffs spark global uncertainty, with major implications for markets and the macro outlook.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
September FOMC meeting: Fed is taking the no-risk free path to cuts
2 min
Fed cuts rates 25 bps, signals dovish tilt as labor market softens and uncertainty lingers.
By 
Seema Shah, and Christian Floro, CFA
Macro views
March CPI: Another hot inflation reading means a June cut is off the table
2 min
March’s hotter than expected CPI print has likely sealed the fate for the June FOMC meeting, with a policy rate cut now very unlikely.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
U.S. Federal Reserve – a close call
2 min
The Federal Reserve will begin its rate cutting cycle this Wednesday. Market expectations are split between a 25 basis point and a 50 basis point rate cut, as the decision is…
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
What the oil surge means for the Fed’s path forward
2 min
Oil above $100 adds inflation risk, complicating the Fed’s path and rate cut outlook.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
March FOMC meeting: Policy on hold, uncertainty front and center
2 min
Fed holds rates as uncertainty rises; inflation risks challenge outlook for cuts.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
Iran conflict triggers a major energy shock
8 min
Energy shock hits markets as Iran conflict disrupts oil and LNG flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
By 
Seema Shah, Christian Floro, CFA, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
U.S. tariffs: Struck down by the Supreme Court
5 min
Supreme Court ruling resets tariffs, but trade policy uncertainty persists for markets.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
January jobs report: A strong rebound after a soft 2025 labor market
2 min
January jobs data shows a firmer labor market and a broad rebound in hiring.
By 
Seema Shah, and Magdalena Ocampo
Equities
Tech selloff: Reset, not rupture
4 min
Tech pullback deepens as investors weigh AI disruption, valuations, and shifting market leadership.
By 
Seema Shah, and Magdalena Ocampo
Macro views
Federal Reserve Chair Nomination: Kevin Warsh
4 min
Warsh’s Fed nomination and its impact on policy, markets, and the outlook for 2026.
By 
Seema Shah
Macro views
January 2026 FOMC meeting: Policy rates on hold, nothing to see here
2 min
A steady January FOMC meeting as solid growth and easing risks keep the Fed on pause.
By 
Seema Shah