2018 Archive

We analyse the possible Brexit outcomes that lie ahead for the UK.

Our recent conference panel session looked at where markets are heading against an ever-shifting backdrop.

Theresa May has survived for now, but will the EU budge from the deal on the table?

Trade confrontations may dominate the headlines, but deeper structural concerns are driving market movements.

How our ‘Earth matters’ theme is guiding us towards investment opportunities in emerging markets.

Lack of clarity over the UK’s tortuous negotiations to leave the EU continues to weigh heavily on markets.

At our investment conference, we discussed the stress indicators that could herald the next market stage for bonds.

A continuing budget dispute is leading to renewed speculation over an Italian exit from the EU.

Turkey and Argentina are adopting radically different approaches as they attempt to remedy their economic ills.

As the March 2019 deadline approaches, the chances of the UK and EU reaching an agreement are in…

How our ‘state intervention’ theme helps us to select our emerging-market investments

In mountaineering, the descent is often more hazardous than the ascent. The same applies in equity markets.

A decade on from the global financial crisis, the seeds are being sown for further instability.

Can the US equity market continue its stellar performance into 2019?

How are external and internal factors likely to affect the global oil price over the coming months?

How can individuals shackled with personal debt be encouraged to save for retirement?

Could the performance of dividend strategies revert to the long-term mean after three years of relative underperformance?

Are Turkey’s travails a precursor of worse to come for the global financial system as quantitative tightening starts…

China recently signalled a shift towards short-term economic growth by loosening monetary policy. Will this stimulate global reflation?

How US monetary policy affects different sectors of the bond market at different times.

Gen Z is spending more on health, fitness, food and fashion. We assess the investment implications.

Everything you wanted to know about Brexit…but were afraid to ask.

What are the potential consequences of China/US trade friction for emerging and developed markets?

Genomics has the potential to change health-care systems on a global scale. How will this affect investors and…

How can investors seek to engineer a return in today’s bond markets?

The automobile industry is changing rapidly. What does this mean for traditional cars and their new electric counterparts?

Gene-editing technology could have numerous applications in health care and beyond, but what does it mean for investors?

Demystifying the mysterious money of the internet – what is Bitcoin and how will it affect investors?

Italy’s current political uncertainty could put its heavily bought bond market and the eurozone under further pressure.

We evaluate the current inflationary backdrop through the lens of our ‘fire risks’ investment theme.

The technology sector is booming, but memories of the dot-com bubble may leave investors nervous. What’s really going…

With the FIFA World Cup fast approaching, can Russia sustain an economic recovery after its deep recession?

With Argentina raising interest rates to 40% to defend its rapidly falling currency, what does the future hold?

The rise of the middle-class consumer and its implications for investors.

What are the consequences of the increase in short-term contracts and freelance work for inflation and bond markets?

Improvements sparked by the advent of the plough help to inform our view that trade wars produce no…

The eurozone appears to have weathered various crises, but it may not be out of the woods yet.

Five reasons now could be a good time to consider Asian and emerging-market income investing.

Do electric vehicles spell the end for oil?

The growing sophistication and investment potential of the virtual reality experience

Analysing the investment landscape against a backdrop of rising interest rates.

A global trade war could fuel rising inflation and renewed volatility.  

Who takes home the lion’s share –  record labels or streaming services?

Is the close of an ex-rapper’s cannabis venture capital fund a sign that points to the top of…

Why we think this cycle has a significant chance of ending with a bang rather than a whimper.

Volatility returned with a vengeance in February. What are the ramifications for emerging markets?

While many argue against the current economic cycle being a rerun of the last, we beg to differ.

Have we seen an extended cyclical bull market or sustainable secular expansion?

How can multi-asset investors manage a changing relationship between bond and equity markets?

Can China sustain its positive momentum in the Year of the Dog?

How technical innovation could help to address London’s decades-old air-pollution problem.

A look at the canine characteristics of the world’s leading central banks.

With further reforms to implement, and markets trending higher, what is next for the DC pensions sector?

Why the latest court ruling on Brazil’s former president could spell good news for its economy.

A funny thing happened on the way from the referendum…

Efficiency and low-cost solutions are helping to drive India’s health-care sector.

The structural growth story in global Chinese tourism could run for decades.

What lies ahead for global equity markets in 2018?

Where are opportunities for flexible fixed-income investors likely to arise in 2018?