Our global research department provides investors with in-depth expertise covering the economy and financial markets, technical analysis and sustainability issues.
Economic and financial market analysis
Understanding macrœconomic issues to identify the right investment strategies
From the analysis of a specific local situation to an international macrœconomic analysis, we provide insights tailored to current events and the specific needs of each client.
Technical analysis
Combining approaches for greater insight
We have the capacity to carry out detailed analyses of the main asset classes (equities, bonds, currencies, commodities) in order to determine an asset allocation based on specific signals.
Financial and sustainable development research
Analysing the non-financial aspects of businesses
Our approach, based on double materiality, aims to understand both the impact of environmental, social and governance issues on businesses and the impact of businesses on these issues.
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Economic research
- Macrœconomic forecasts across all geographical regions (growth, inflation, sovereign bond yields, exchange rates) ;
- Analysis of structural issues ;
- Communication of economic scenarios to CIC CIB clients and, more generally, to those of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale.
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Equities and Commodities Strategy – Credit Strategy
- Development of investment strategies ;
- Analysis of the main asset classes (equities, credit, oil, gold) from various perspectives (sectors / countries / themes) ;
- With a specific focus on developments in European equity and credit markets ;
- Commodities research to support the development of hedging strategies.
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Sustainable development research
- Analysis of cross-cutting issues to assess the development and resilience prospects of sectors and companies ;
- Drafting of cross-cutting reports highlighting changes within companies ;
- Participation in conferences for corporate clients to provide expertise linking sustainable development and financial performance ;
- Expertise on environmental issues ;
- Integration of the sustainable development approach into the long-term research carried out by our Equity analysts ;
- Sharing of analysis with CIC CIB clients and, more generally, with those of Crédit Mutuel Alliance Fédérale.
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Technical Analysis
- Gaining a better understanding of and anticipating the behaviour of financial markets ;
- Coverage universe : interest rates, currencies, commodities, equity indices, equities ;
- Covering recommended companies to identify buying or selling opportunities ;
- Communicating investment views to CIC CIB clients and providing services on request.
