The Investment Institute by UniCredit.
We live in the age of complexity. Over the last three decades, the global economy has grown exponentially more intricate, shaped by the interplay of macroeconomic, financial, technological, and geopolitical forces. We are now at a pivotal juncture. Old rules, norms and patterns no longer fully apply. Globalisation is retrenching. Pax Americana is fading. Artificial intelligence will change our way of working, living and thinking. A new capitalist era, characterised by less market and more state, is in the making. As the global economy and financial markets adapt to these shifts and shocks, we find ourselves operating in a far less certain environment for investment, one that demands deeper insights, faster communication, and more interdisciplinary thinking.

“We are excited to announce the launch of The Investment Institute by UniCredit – designed to provide the expert analysis you need to navigate these turbulent times for your investment and asset allocation decisions. Our motto is Decoding complexity. Unlocking opportunity. Uncertainty, if properly interpreted, can yield rewarding opportunities.” - 28 Jan 2025
Manuela D’Onofrio, Head of Group Investment Strategy (GIS) and Chair of the Investment Institute by UniCredit.

“Our mission is simple. We aim to help you disentangle the complexity of the world while delivering to you our ideas and insights with a light touch. Besides traditional publications, we will offer podcasts, videos, and events with prominent global thought leaders, fostering an environment open to dynamic intellectual exchange. High-quality content will be accompanied by an engaging design for the best reading experience.” - 28 Jan 2025
Fabio Petti, Head of Cross Asset Investment Strategy, (GIS) and co-Chair of the Investment Institute by UniCredit.
The Compass 2025
Annual outlook focusing on the key macro and market stories of the upcoming year. It provides a European perspective on global issues, drawing implications for investment decisions. Our flagship annual publication, with contributions from our full cohort of analysts, bringing originality and diversity to the debate.
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Our views and insights
Daily Coffee Break |
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Our daily publication offering topical insights as an intellectual ingot to start the day. Designed to be succinct and thought-provoking, our aim is to offer new ways of thinking and original insights on the latest macro and strategy concerns. 30 Apr 2025: First-quarter GDP was distorted by tariffs >29 Apr 2025: An unconventional yardstick for eurozone rates > 28 Apr 2025: Trump’s “imperial presidency” > 24 Apr 2025: Too early to celebrate the drop in natural gas prices in Europe > 23 Apr 2025: Eurozone PMIs face tariff test > |
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The Bottom Line |
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Wrapping up the week with key insights delivered in a succinct and engaging summary. Highlighting things to watch as a teaser for the following week across data, markets, politics, and Central Bank meetings. 17 Apr 2025: The Bottom Line - Eurozone PMI data in the limelight >11 Apr 2025: The Bottom Line - ECB to cut amid tariffs risks > 04 Apr 2025: The Bottom Line - “Inflation to stay above target in the US” > 28 Mar 2025: The Bottom Line - “Liberation Day” > 21 Mar 2025: The Bottom Line - UK government set to announce... > |
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Letter from the editor |
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Offering visibility and accountability for the Institute. Top level view promoting purpose and mission. Any topic covered, with the goal of promoting the activity of the team. Occasional publication with broad spectrum topics. 24 Apr 2025: Letter from the Editor: The Dollar Vacuum >11 Apr 2025: Letter from the Editor: A New World Order > |
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Central Banks Watch |
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Providing analysts with a quality addition to their toolkit. Rigorous analysis and coverage pre- and post key Central Banks’ meetings, combining both macro considerations and market implications. 17 Apr 2025: ECB Review - Dovish cut, with more to come >14 Apr 2025: ECB Preview - Rate cuts to continue as outlook sours > 14 Mar 2025: Fed Preview - Waiting for greater clarity > 06 Mar 2025: ECB Review - Tariffs and fiscal stimulus hold the key > 28 Feb 2025: ECB Preview - Switching off the autopilot > |
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The Compass Checkpoint |
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Our regular viewpoint on shifts and shocks in markets. Bring together insights from the CIOs in our core markets, to act as a staple publication to stay at the forefront of the latest activity in the markets and their implications. 10 Apr 2025: The Trump Tariffs Rollercoaster >27 Feb 2025: Adapting to Trump 2.0 > |
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The Short View |
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Publishing every few weeks, putting the spotlight on key Macro and Market stories. Combining rigorous analysis with original views, written to be engaging and accessible, designed to promote discussion and debate. 29 Apr 2025: Trump’s first 100 days in 10 charts >23 Apr 2025: Is the US dollar facing a “peso problem”? > 22 Apr 2025: CEE: implications of US tariff hikes > 17 Apr 2025: US inward-looking policies and the safe-haven status of USTs > 16 Apr 2025: Bull markets outlast bears – even in an age of tariffs > |
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The Long View |
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Publishing every month or so, putting the spotlight on Mega Trends. Original and thought-provoking analysis highlighting the broadening scale, scope and impact of increasing global complexity. 24 Apr 2025: Ukraine’s hidden mineral wealth and the deal with the US > |
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Quarterly Updates |
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Every three months, publishing a slide deck of forecasts for our core economies and asset classes. Providing in-depth review and analysis to become an essential part of our client’s investment toolkit. 19 Mar 2025: Living in a Trumpian world > |
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Voices From the Future |
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Publishing around three editions a year, a magazine-style publication with each issue devoted to a specific mega trend including interviews with experts and analysis from the Investment Institute team. |