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macro views

Defining our approach to thematic investing
Audio

Defining our approach to thematic investing

Listen to why and how Newton uses micro and macro themes as part of its investment research.

26 January 2023
Macro views, Sector research, Themes
Article

Investment thoughts from our Real Return team - January 2023

After a brutal year for financial-market participants, are there blue skies on the horizon?

25 January 2023
Macro views, Real Return
Article

Investment comment - January 2023

With inflation showing signs of peaking and uncertainty over the path of monetary policy, how should investors respond?

24 January 2023
Macro views
Russia and China: a new world order
Blog

Geopolitical outlook: how ‘great power competition’ will define 2023

How the theme of ‘great power competition’ could shape the macroeconomic backdrop in 2023 and beyond.

Richard Bullock
23 January 2023
Emerging markets & Asia, Fixed income, Global equities, Macro views, Sector research, Ukraine
Charity seminar online series
Blog

Global bond outlook: how far can the rally go?

How far can the bond rally go?

Paul Brain
04 January 2023
Fixed income, Macro views, Sustainable
A Blueprint for Commercial Real Estate’s Future
Audio

A blueprint for commercial real estate’s future

Explore how commercial real estate can build from pandemic lows as offices reopen.

13 December 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Investment Matters
Audio

How can a different approach to equity investment address the new market regime?

How can a different approach to equity investment seek out opportunities in a radically different market regime?

06 December 2022
Global equities, Macro views, Multi-asset, Sector research
Asian Equity Income
Blog

Japan: Can the sun rise again?

We reveal our key macro findings from a recent fact-finding trip to Tokyo.

Richard Bullock
01 December 2022
Fixed income, Global equities, Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Blog

Are gilts still under pressure?

We assess the impact of the UK government’s Autumn Statement on the gilt market.

Carl Shepherd
23 November 2022
Fixed income, Macro views, Multi-asset, Sector research
Article

The evolution of our themes

Our themes continue to evolve in line with the significant changes we are seeing across the globe.

11 November 2022
Macro views, Sector research, Themes
Autonomous Roadblocks
Audio

Autonomous roadblocks

What are the barriers to safe autonomous driving?

10 November 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Retake on Double Take: A UK Winter of Discontent
Blog

Retake on Double Take: A UK Winter of Discontent

In the latest Double Take, we examine the investment implications of the continuing energy crisis enveloping the UK.

Jack Encarnacao, Raphael J. Lewis
25 October 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Paul Brain
Video

Fixed income: opportunities in a rising rate environment

Are global bond opportunities starting to appear?

24 October 2022
Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research
Policy response
Blog

Vladimir Putin: Mr three per cent?

We examine how the Russian leader’s actions have affected the market’s risk premium and what might happen next.

Richard Bullock
21 October 2022
Fixed income, Global equities, Macro views, Sector research, Ukraine
Wristwatch, Coin, Money
Blog

Retake on Double Take: Compliant crypto

We investigate the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency compliance as financial institutions plan to expand into digital assets.

Jack Encarnacao, Raphael J. Lewis
20 October 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Investment comment – October 2022
Article

Investment comment - October 2022

Widening geopolitical fault lines and monetary tightening provided an increasingly uncertain backdrop for investors during the third quarter.

20 October 2022
Macro views
Investment thoughts from our Real Return team - Oct 2022
Article

Investment thoughts from our Real Return team – Oct 2022

With monetary tightening and geopolitical tensions putting pressure on returns, where can investors find opportunities?

19 October 2022
Macro views, Real Return
A UK Winter of Discontent
Audio

A UK winter of discontent

What opportunities and perils lie in store for investors as the energy crisis unfolds in Europe?

14 October 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Made in Vietnam?
Blog

Vietnam: Supply-chain superstar

Key (and sometimes surprising) findings from a recent trip to Vietnam.

Richard Bullock
04 October 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research, Themes
The power of divergence
Blog

The power of divergence

We analyse how diverging economies can create opportunities for bond investors with a global mindset.

Paul Brain
01 September 2022
Fixed income, Macro views, Themes
Compliant Crypto
Audio

Compliant crypto

How are legacy financial institutions managing cryptocurrencies? We discuss this and more in our latest Double Take episode.

27 July 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Retake on Double Take: The Reshoring Decision
Blog

Retake on Double Take: The reshoring decision

We discuss the macroeconomic factors driving the potential return of manufacturing jobs to the US.

Raphael J. Lewis, Jack Encarnacao
26 July 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Investment thoughts from our Real Return team July 2022Tire, Wheel, Machine
Article

Investment thoughts from our Real Return team

As central banks attempt to curb inflation, are they hiking economies into recession?

22 July 2022
Macro views, Real Return
Investment comment - July 2022
Article

Investment comment - July 2022

Geopolitical tensions remained high and inflationary forces intensified during the second quarter. What are the implications for investors?

21 July 2022
Macro views
Diversity and Human Capital
Audio

Diversity and human capital

Is the US ahead of the curve or behind in the regulation and disclosure of human capital management?

30 June 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
The end of globalisation as we know it
Blog

The end of globalisation as we know it

Why deglobalisation and supply shortages are leading to greater government intervention.

Simon Nichols
29 June 2022
Macro views, Themes
Spinning on a new inflationary axis
Blog

Spinning on a new inflationary axis

We examine the conditions that have led to increasingly high levels of inflation.

Brendan Mulhern
27 June 2022
Defined contribution, Macro views, Real Return
Why now for US small and mid-cap investments?
Audio

Why now for US small and mid-cap investments?

Why now for US small and mid-caps?

23 June 2022
Global equities, Macro views, Newton philosophy, Sector research
Global Equities: Navigating a Volatile Backdrop
Blog

Global equities: Navigating a volatile backdrop

We discuss how our global equity specialists are managing the volatility of today’s market landscape.

John R Porter III
06 June 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Retake on Double Take: A Nuclear Renaissance?
Blog

Retake on Double Take: A nuclear renaissance?

We discuss the potential of nuclear energy and how it may fit into the global energy transition.

Raphael J. Lewis, Jack Encarnacao
26 May 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research, Sustainable
The reshoring decision
Audio

The reshoring decision

Will the potential reshoring boom lead to a capital-expenditure supercycle? We discuss in our latest Double Take episode.

24 May 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Investment matters: Russia, China and the new world order
Audio

Russia, China and the new world order

How the Ukraine conflict could change the geopolitical and investment landscape.

19 May 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Fixed income, Global equities, Macro views, Sector research, Ukraine
Investment comment - April 2022
Article

Investment comment - April 2022

Investors face heightened uncertainty from rising inflation, tighter monetary policy and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

25 April 2022
Macro views
A nuclear renaissance?
Audio

A nuclear renaissance?

In our latest Double Take podcast, we explore nuclear power and its potential as a clean energy alternative.

21 April 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research
Blog

Russian bear, Chinese dragon: feasting on honey or playing with fire?

As conflict continues in Ukraine, we assess the potential investment implications arising from evolving Sino-Russian relations.

Richard Bullock
08 April 2022
Fixed income, Global equities, Macro views, Sector research, Ukraine
Server, Computer, Hardware
Blog

Retake on Double Take: Data privacy and regulating big tech

We investigate how big tech companies are mining personal data, and how regulators and lawmakers are responding.

Raphael J. Lewis, Jack Encarnacao
07 April 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
Ukraine Russia war soldier
Blog

Russian bear: grizzly and exiled

We examine the long-term global structural impacts of the Ukraine war and Russia’s pariah status.

Richard Bullock
21 March 2022
Macro views, Sector research, Ukraine
Light, Laser, Graphics
Audio

Data privacy and regulating big tech

In our latest Double Take podcast, we investigate the massive changes happening in big tech and regulator reactions.

09 March 2022
Industry views, Macro views, Sector research
On the rise…
Blog

On the rise…

We assess what the Fed’s latest monetary-policy signalling could mean for bond markets.

Paul Brain
28 January 2022
Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research
Deal or no deal?
Blog

Deal or no deal?

We assess Russian President Vladimir Putin’s list of demands over Ukraine and future implications for Europe’s security architecture.

Richard Bullock
20 January 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Global equities, Macro views, Ukraine
Emerging giants: Can India emulate China's recent growth?
Audio

China and India: taking a sustainable approach

We discuss the importance of thematic and sustainability considerations when investing in emerging markets.

04 January 2022
Emerging markets & Asia, Global equities, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Emerging giants: Can India emulate China's recent growth?
Audio

Emerging giants: Can India emulate China's recent growth?

Can India emulate China's recent growth?

15 December 2021
Emerging markets & Asia, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research
A monetary regime change or just a mild bout of inflation?
Blog

Not another financial crisis

Why we believe the post-Covid recovery will be different from the post-financial crisis period.

Brendan Mulhern
14 October 2021
Macro views, Real Return
Investment Matters
Audio

How will we get to net zero? Part I

Tackling climate change: How did we get here?

16 July 2021
Industry views, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
On the defensive
Blog

On the defensive

With protectionist measures on the increase globally, we discuss some of the opportunities and risks for investors.

Matt Brown
25 May 2021
Macro views, Real Return
Inflationary Fears Overdone?
Blog

Inflationary fears overdone?

We assess the near and mid-term implications of central-bank and government policy for bond markets.

Paul Brain
07 April 2021
Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research
Investment Matters - Podcast
Audio

Bonds: tackling inflation and finding value in fixed-income markets

Bond markets have endured a tough year. We discuss the inflation threat and where to find best value.

07 April 2021
Fixed income, Macro views
Is the stage set for inflation?
Blog

Is the stage set for inflation?

Will inflation finally re-emerge in a post-pandemic recovery, and how can a balanced portfolio prepare for it?

Aron Pataki
01 February 2021
Macro views, Real Return
State of play
Blog

State of play

As policy intervention ratchets up to new levels in response to Covid-19, what are the implications for investors?

Matt Brown
18 January 2021
Macro views, Real Return, Themes
Gold, Box, Treasure
Blog

Gold: tailwinds?

We discuss the outlook for the precious metal.

Catherine Doyle
14 December 2020
Macro views, Real Return, Sector research
The importance of thematic investing
Audio

The importance of thematic investing: Part two

A focus on two more of our primary investment themes: ‘state intervention’ and ‘healthy demand’

09 December 2020
Macro views, Themes
The importance of thematic investing
Audio

The importance of thematic investing: Part one

A focus on three of our primary investment themes: ‘Earth matters’, ‘consumer power’ and ‘China influence’.

12 November 2020
Macro views, Themes
Market melt-up?
Blog

Market melt-up?

Could the US election outcome and hopes of an imminent Covid-19 vaccine keep markets trending upwards?

Brendan Mulhern
12 November 2020
Macro views, Real Return
US election
Blog

Biden: his time

We assess the implications of Joe Biden’s US presidential election victory.

Paul Markham
09 November 2020
Global equities, Macro views
US election
Blog

US election: bond investors shift focus to 2021

We discuss how bond markets have responded to the US election.

Paul Brain
09 November 2020
Fixed income, Macro views
Beyond the pandemic - Podcast
Audio

Beyond the pandemic: the bonds perspective: Part II

The outlook for inflation, and a focus on sustainable fixed-incoming investing.

27 October 2020
Fixed income, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Investment Matters - Podcast
Audio

Beyond the pandemic: the bonds perspective

How the monetary and fiscal response to Covid-19 is reshaping bond markets.

21 October 2020
Fixed income, Macro views, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Blog

Beyond Covid-19: The ‘U-bend’ recovery

Why we believe the post-pandemic economy will take some time to get back to pre-crisis levels.

Paul Brain
20 August 2020
Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research, Themes
Blog

European recovery assured?

We assess the ramifications of the European Union’s €750bn deal for EU bond markets and the euro.

Paul Brain
21 July 2020
Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research
Is volatility here to stay?
Blog

Is volatility here to stay?

We provide our macro outlook for the second half of 2020.

Suzanne Hutchins
10 July 2020
Defined contribution, Macro views, Multi-asset, Real Return
US dollar: devalue to save the world?
Blog

US dollar: devalue to save the world?

We assess how US-dollar strength will affect the global economy as it starts to recover from the pandemic.

Paul Brain
22 May 2020
Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research
Blog

Looking through the pandemic: The shape of the recovery

We assess some potential consequences of the pandemic, and how they may play out in the global economy.

Paul Brain, Howard Cunningham
11 May 2020
Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research, Themes
Blog

Covid-19: The US goes big

We assess the potential impact of an unprecedented US fiscal stimulus package on markets.

Brendan Mulhern
26 March 2020
Global equities, Macro views, Real Return
Covid-19: Looking through the crisis
Blog

Covid-19: Looking through the crisis

We analyse the impact of Covid-19 on global bond markets in anticipation of the next stage.

Paul Brain
19 March 2020
Fixed income, Macro views
Going viral
Blog

Going viral

How does the spread of coronavirus affect the global investment outlook?

Brendan Mulhern
07 February 2020
Macro views, Real Return
QE 4 to the rescue? Not quite…
Blog

QE 4 to the rescue? Not quite…

Does recent US Federal Reserve activity hint at what lies ahead for US monetary policy?

Brendan Mulhern
09 December 2019
Macro views, Multi-asset, Real Return
Blog

Megacities – where themes collide

Our dynamic thematic framework helps identify structural growth opportunities created by rapid urbanisation.

Newton global research team
21 November 2019
Emerging markets & Asia, Macro views, Newton philosophy, Sector research, Themes
Blog

Perspective on the pivot

With financial markets threatening to bounce the Fed into a fresh easing cycle, we give our perspective.

Newton Real Return team
17 July 2019
Macro views, Real Return
Blog

The rise and rise of ‘MMT’ economics

Modern Monetary Theory is gaining traction among policymakers, but what are the possible consequences for investors and markets?

Brendan Mulhern
28 May 2019
Macro views, Real Return, Themes
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