Monica DEFEND

Head of Amundi Investment Institute & Chief Strategist

Monica’s team offers geopolitical expertise, quantitative research, macro and market strategy and asset allocation advisory activities. She leads the creation of engaging proprietary research that delivers cross asset thought leadership and investment strategy ideas to internal and external clients.

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8/10/2026

Emerging Markets

India’s great transformation continues

Explore updated data on India's manufacturing trends and consumer spending, and what these developments mean for investors.

Markets weigh rising yields and AI exuberance

7/10/2026

Economy & Markets

Markets weigh rising yields and AI exuberance

Understand what is driving the recent rise in bond volatility and what higher yields could mean for investors across fixed income and equities.

6/10/2026

Investment Views

Global Investment Views - October 2026

Rising bond yields, shifting monetary policy, and geopolitical developments are driving the macro environment and new investment opportunities.

5/10/2026

Latin America rising as a diversifier

Despite rising yields. global equities remained resilient in Q3 supported by strong earnings and favourable economic conditions.

30/09/2026

Cross Asset Research

Cross Asset Investment Strategy - September 2026

The summer brought central bank policy developments and rising bond yields. Explore the implications for the USD and portfolio diversification.

28/09/2026

Global yields surge

In US markets, after the 10- and 30- year yields, the 5-year maturity also moved above the of 5% threshold, the highest level in two decades.

21/09/2026

The Fed raises policy rates

The Fed raised rates for the first time since 2023, bringing them into the 3.75% - 4% range. The decision was unanimous.

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