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22 April 2025
Multi-Asset
Multi asset
Is the US heading for a self-inflicted recession?
Is the US heading for a self-inflicted recession?
The tariff uncertainty continues, and equity, bond and currency markets remain volatile.
17 April 2025
Fixed income
Fixed income update: Bonds reclaim role as a volatility buffer
Fixed income update: Bonds reclaim role as a volatility buffer
High-quality bonds are an important portfolio diversifier in uncertain markets.
15 April 2025
Fixed income
fixed income
Democracy in decline: the impact on financial markets
Democracy in decline: the impact on financial markets
World leaders are getting older and global democracy scores are falling. What are the potential outcomes for global markets?
14 April 2025
Multi-Asset
Multi asset
Is the worst of the trade war already behind us?
Is the worst of the trade war already behind us?
The focus is on tariffs and their impact on financial markets, including wild swings in equities and a dramatic sell-off in US Treasuries and the US dollar.
9 April 2025
Fixed income
Tariffs and credit markets
Tariffs and credit markets
In the US, the Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on imports from trading partners across the world has seen markets plunge. Here is what we are thinking as a credit desk and how we are approaching portfolios.
7 April 2025
Multi-Asset
How much uncertainty can markets stomach?
How much uncertainty can markets stomach?
The tariffs are expected to significantly impact the global economy, potentially raising US inflation and reducing growth. Markets around the world have sold off sharply.
4 April 2025
Equity
How artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services
How artificial intelligence is reshaping financial services
AI is helping enhance efficiency, reduce costs and improve decision-making.
3 April 2025
Responsible investment
Equity
Nuclear power(ing up) – opportunities for investors
Nuclear power(ing up) – opportunities for investors
We project that a powering up of the nuclear sector will result in a $550 billion investment opportunity over the next decade.
2 April 2025
Multi-Asset
Tariff turmoil, German rearmament: where will it all end?
Tariff turmoil, German rearmament: where will it all end?
Despite geopolitical uncertainty, we expect the global economy to remain resilient. Europe’s economy could beat expectations, and we are broadly positive on equities.
31 March 2025
Multi-Asset
Multi Asset
Passing the baton
Passing the baton
Ahead of Steven Bell’s looming retirement we are pleased to introduce Anthony Willis, Senior Economist, as the new host of our weekly Market Perspectives video.
24 March 2025
Multi-Asset
Multi Asset
Are the UK public finances doomed?
Are the UK public finances doomed?
Later this week the UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will present her Spring Statement, which includes a fiscal outlook and public spending plan.
19 March 2025
Equity
Navigating market volatility amid US tariffs and policy uncertainty
Navigating market volatility amid US tariffs and policy uncertainty
Amid uncertainty in equities and credit markets, we remain focused on long-term investment fundamentals and building portfolios to weather the storm and deliver for clients.
17 March 2025
Multi-Asset
Multi Asset
US decline and European renaissance - is that now the outlook?
US decline and European renaissance - is that now the outlook?
The US economy and equity markets were expected to outperform in 2025 but so far, the reverse has happened.
10 March 2025
Multi-Asset
Multi Asset
German rearmament - the consequences
German rearmament - the consequences
As Germany takes it foot off the debt brake what will be the impact on economies and markets?
5 March 2025
Multi-Asset
Multi-Asset
What’s next for markets?
What’s next for markets?
Low inflation and falling interest rates make risk assets attractive, especially in the US. But should investors be worried about how much good news is priced in?
3 March 2025
Equity
DeepSeek: evolution, not revolution, in artificial intelligence
DeepSeek: evolution, not revolution, in artificial intelligence
What is DeepSeek’s real impact on artificial intelligence, and what does it mean for investors?
3 March 2025
Multi-Asset
Multi Asset
Is the new President pushing the US into recession?
Is the new President pushing the US into recession?
The economic numbers in the US have taken a decided turn for the worse recently. Consumer confidence has tumbled, consumer spending was weak in January and the closely watched composite purchasing managers’ index has fallen sharply.
24 February 2025
Multi-Asset
Multi Asset
As UK inflation heads towards 4% are further rate cuts off the agenda?
As UK inflation heads towards 4% are further rate cuts off the agenda?
UK inflation is on the up and CPI numbers for the year to January jumped to 3% from 2.5% the previous month. Energy prices will rise 5% in April and council taxes and water bills are also increasing.
24 February 2025
Alternatives
Alternatives, Real Estate
Global Real Estate Outlook 2025
Global Real Estate Outlook 2025
Making sense of global property themes, the economic backdrop, opportunities for investors and prospects for individual real estate sectors.
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