Three Worlds, Three Trajectories : Mid-Year Outlook

Three Worlds, Three Trajectories : Mid-Year Outlook

Six months in, and the macro picture looks nothing like a quiet year. In this mid-year review, Vincent Chailley, CIO at H2O AM Group & Monaco S.A.M., sits down with Thomas Delabre, Portfolio Manager and macro specialist, to take stock of a first half shaped by the Iran war, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and the return of the AI theme with a vengeance. Three worlds, three very different stories - a resilient Europe with no real growth engine, a US walking an increasingly fine line, and an Asia quietly accumulating structural advantages the market is still underestimating. Where do we stand, and what comes next? This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice, an offer, or a solicitation by or on behalf of H2O AM to buy or sell securities, related financial instruments, or other products, or to engage in a trading strategy in any jurisdiction. The analyses and opinions contained in this document represent the views of the referenced author(s) as of the date indicated and are subject to change without notice. Before investing in a product, investors should fully understand the risks, including the market risk associated with the issuer, the financial benefits, and the suitability of such products, and should consult their own advisors. Investors should be aware that the value of an investment and the income derived from it may rise or fall, and that past performance is not indicative of future results. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

War in Iran : US Blunder & Grumpy Dollar

In this new episode of ThinkMacro presented by Babak Abrar, Vincent Chailley (CIO of H2O AM Group and H2O Monaco S.A.M), discusses the macroeconomic fallout from the conflict in Iran and its implications for global growth and markets. Behind the immediate shock, the discussion dives into the growing vulnerabilities of the US economy - from constrained fiscal and monetary buffers to softening consumer confidence - and explores whether the dollar’s long-standing dominance as the world’s reserve currency might finally be challenged. A timely and in-depth analysis of shifting global dynamics and what they could mean for investors. This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice, an offer or solicitation by or on behalf of H2O AM to buy or sell any securities, related financial instruments or other products, or to engage in any trading strategy in any jurisdiction. The analyses and opinions contained in this document represent the views of the author(s) referenced as of the date indicated and are subject to change without notice. Before investing in any product, investors should fully understand the risks, including the market risk associated with the issuer, the financial benefits and the suitability of such products, and consult their own advisors. Investors should be aware that the value of an investment and the income derived from it may fall as well as rise, and that past performance is not a guide to future performance. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

Japan emerges from the shadows: over a decade of Abenomics and the end of deflation

In this episode of ThinkMacro, Vincent Chailley, Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of H2O AM Group, explores the transformation of Japan’s economy after three decades of deflation and stagnation. He traces the country’s evolution from the 1980s bubble collapse through Abenomics reforms to today’s return of sustainable, organic growth. The episode examines how deep structural changes in labor markets, governance, and fiscal policy have reshaped Japan’s economic foundations, while analysing the implications for interest rates, currency dynamics, and financial markets. The key message: Japan has finally escaped deflation, but investors should expect a very different macro environment ahead. This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice, an offer or solicitation by or on behalf of H2O AM to buy or sell any securities, related financial instruments or other products, or to engage in any trading strategy in any jurisdiction. The analyses and opinions contained in this document represent the views of the author(s) referenced as of the date indicated and are subject to change without notice. Before investing in any product, investors should fully understand the risks, including the market risk associated with the issuer, the financial benefits and the suitability of such products, and consult their own advisors. Investors should be aware that the value of an investment and the income derived from it may fall as well as rise, and that past performance is not a guide to future performance. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

The U.S economy's artificial high

Fueled by stimulus and debt, the U.S. economy appears resilient — but the foundations may be far weaker than they seem. Vincent Chailley, H2O AM Group CIO breaks down the drivers of this artificial high and the risks behind it: how long can America sustain its growth on borrowed momentum? This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice, an offer or solicitation by or on behalf of H2O AM to buy or sell any securities, related financial instruments or other products, or to engage in any trading strategy in any jurisdiction. The analyses and opinions contained in this document represent the views of the author(s) referenced as of the date indicated and are subject to change without notice. Before investing in any product, investors should fully understand the risks, including the market risk associated with the issuer, the financial benefits and the suitability of such products, and consult their own advisors. Investors should be aware that the value of an investment and the income derived from it may fall as well as rise, and that past performance is not a guide to future performance. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.

2026: towards a multi-engine world

Between the loss of effectiveness of economic policies in the United States, European resilience, China's transition and the rise of emerging markets, our new episode of Think Macro explores the macroeconomic dynamics that are reshaping the global balance. A two-way discussion with Vincent Chailley, CIO of H2O AM Group, and Thomas Delabre, portfolio manager and macro specialist, on a more diverse world, where growth no longer depends on a single engine. This podcast is distributed for informational purposes only and does not constitute advice, an offer or solicitation by or on behalf of H2O AM to buy or sell any securities, related financial instruments or other products, or to engage in any trading strategy in any jurisdiction. The analyses and opinions contained in this document represent the views of the author(s) referenced as of the date indicated and are subject to change without notice. Before investing in any product, investors should fully understand the risks, including the market risk associated with the issuer, the financial benefits and the suitability of such products, and consult their own advisors. Investors should be aware that the value of an investment and the income derived from it may fall as well as rise, and that past performance is not a guide to future performance. Hosted on Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy [https://ausha.co/privacy-policy] for more information.