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2020 Archive

Return of the Cyclicals
Blog

Return of the cyclicals

We discuss the outlook for cyclical stocks.

Paul Markham
17 December 2020
Coronavirus, Global equities, Sector research
Fast forward: A journey to the future of investment
Blog

Finding opportunities in a world of vanishing interest rates

How a multi-asset credit approach could help investors seeking better yields and diversification.

Paul Brain
16 December 2020
Fixed income
Sustainable Global Equity Strategy
Blog

Engaging for a greener future

Why engagement is an effective way to support the energy sector’s transition to a lower-carbon future.

Andrew Parry
15 December 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
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
Rug, Home Decor, Art
Blog

UK equities: deal or no deal

We discuss the outlook for UK equities.

Louise Kernohan
10 December 2020
Themes, UK equities
2021: better income outcomes?
Blog

2021: better income outcomes?

Investors should be mindful of structural challenges posed to income generation as a result of rapid thematic change.

Jon Bell
08 December 2020
Global income, Themes
Food, Burger, Plant
Blog

Responsible investing and plant-based meat substitutes

As demand for plant-based meat grows, we consider the health and investment implications.

Rebecca White
04 December 2020
Responsible investment
Building, Factory, Refinery
Blog

A turning point for US energy policy?

We consider how Joe Biden’s election win might change the outlook for the energy sector.

Laura Sheehan
27 November 2020
Industry views, Sector research
Fast forward: A journey to the future of investment
Blog

The future today: four key trends shaping the investment landscape

We analyse how the pandemic is shaping key trends affecting the investment landscape today and in the future.

Curt Custard
17 November 2020
Coronavirus, Global equities, Macro views, Real Return, Themes
Fast forward: A journey to the future of investment
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Tomorrow’s world: fast forward to a sustainable future

We examine how the pandemic might pave the way to a more sustainable future.

Newton responsible investment team
16 November 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable, 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
Coronavirus, 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
Navigating the debt mountain
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Navigating the debt mountain

As the global pandemic fallout continues, we assess the relative merits of developed and emerging-market debt.

Trevor Holder
03 November 2020
Coronavirus, Emerging markets & Asia, Fixed income
Energy: Uncertainty and complexity creates opportunity
Blog

Energy: uncertainty and complexity creates opportunity

We discuss the pandemic’s lasting legacy on the energy sector.

Laura Sheehan
02 November 2020
Industry views, Sector research
Engine, Machine, Motor
Blog

Powering up: Covid-19 and renewables

We assess the main drivers of an increase in renewables within the energy mix during the spring lockdowns.

Tom Atkinson
26 October 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable, Themes
Preserve and protect 
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Preserve and protect

There are significant risks on the horizon, but opportunities are emerging.

Suzanne Hutchins
22 October 2020
Real Return
US election
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US election: All eyes on November

With the US election fast approaching, we assess the potential implications for markets.

Paul Markham
30 September 2020
Global equities, Macro views
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Capping more than costs?

Why we believe a further reduction in the DC charge cap would be detrimental to members’ outcomes.

Catherine Doyle
16 September 2020
Defined contribution, Industry views, Real Return, Responsible investment
Human rights and wrongs
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Human rights and wrongs

How investors can address human rights abuses and modern slavery.

Rebecca White
04 September 2020
Responsible investment
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The hidden world of cybersecurity

As cybersecurity threats continue to rise, ESG-focused investors should take note.

Catherine Doyle
02 September 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research
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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
Coronavirus, Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research, Themes
Coal, Covid-19 and the rise of renewables
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Coal, Covid-19 and the rise of renewables

What legacy will the dwindling use of coal leave for the energy industry and investors in renewables?

Paul Flood
11 August 2020
Coronavirus, Multi-asset, Sector research, Sustainable
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Taxing times

Corporate taxation practices are attracting growing scrutiny. What are the investment implications?

Rebecca White
06 August 2020
Responsible investment, Sector research
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PRI ratings: Newton’s 2020 grades

How has Newton fared in the latest United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) annual assessment ratings?

Rebecca White
05 August 2020
Newton philosophy, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
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The danger of ‘SDG washing’

Despite good words and intentions, corporate and government support for the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals is falling behind.

Andrew Parry
03 August 2020
Coronavirus, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Doing the right thing: ESG and EMD
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Doing the right thing: ESG and EMD

We analyse the importance of sound governance and disciplined ESG analysis when selecting emerging-market government bonds.

Carl Shepherd, Trevor Holder
27 July 2020
Emerging markets & Asia, Fixed income, Responsible investment, Sector research
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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
Coronavirus, Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research
Why the global recovery shouldn’t cost the planet
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Why the global recovery shouldn’t cost the planet

We assess the potential for a more sustainable recovery from the latest global crisis.

Andrew Parry
14 July 2020
Coronavirus, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Is volatility here to stay?
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Is volatility here to stay?

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

Suzanne Hutchins
10 July 2020
Coronavirus, Defined contribution, Macro views, Multi-asset, Real Return
Engaging for a Greener Future
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Covid-19: Winning the peace

How the pandemic could help pave the way to a more sustainable future.

Andrew Parry
03 July 2020
Coronavirus, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
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Is investment grade nearing the ‘danger zone’?

We assess two potential tail-risk scenarios from the pandemic that could hurt investment-grade bond investors.

Howard Cunningham
26 June 2020
Fixed income, Sector research
ESG: On the radar of the tech giants
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ESG: On the radar of the tech giants

As the world slowly emerges from the pandemic, we assess the technology sector’s shifting attitudes to ESG issues

Catherine Doyle
25 June 2020
Global equities, Real Return, Sector research, Sustainable
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Cutting through climate complexity

How can investors seek to ensure portfolios are well positioned for a changing climate?

Rebecca White
05 June 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable
Taking Action on the Implications of Climate Change
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Fossil fuels: Survival of the adaptors

We assess the prospects for oil & gas companies as they seek to navigate the energy transition.

Andrew Parry
26 May 2020
Newton philosophy, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable, Themes
US dollar: devalue to save the world?
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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
Tough gig
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Covid-19: A tough gig

The pandemic is shining a spotlight on the treatment of those undertaking low-paid, flexible work.

Rebecca White
15 May 2020
Coronavirus, Responsible investment, Sustainable
Blog

Our TCFD commitment

Our new report explains how we are preparing for the risks and opportunities presented by climate change.

Hanneke Smits
13 May 2020
Responsible investment, Sustainable
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
Coronavirus, Fixed income, Macro views, Sector research, Themes
2019 Charity Investment Survey
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A bridge to a lower-carbon future

We assess the role that carbon offsetting can play within the transition to a lower-carbon world.

Andrew Parry
01 May 2020
Coronavirus, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Blog

Oil dividends: Losing energy?

We examine how the pandemic may affect oil company dividends and the transition to a greener world.

Laura Sheehan
28 April 2020
Coronavirus, Responsible investment, Sector research, Sustainable
Our purpose
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Covid-19: Looking beyond the pandemic

How will society and the global economy fare once the coronavirus pandemic begins to dissipate?

Paul Markham
23 April 2020
Coronavirus, Global equities, Sector research
The Labrador stays..
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The Labrador stays…

How can companies and individuals be truly sustainable in our modern world?

Andrew Parry
21 April 2020
Coronavirus, Newton philosophy, Responsible investment, Sustainable
The rise and rise of ‘MMT’ economics
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Save and prosper?

How the pandemic and rescue packages are changing both corporate behaviour and the dynamics of fixed-income markets.

Howard Cunningham, Paul Brain
20 April 2020
Coronavirus, Fixed income, Sector research
Blog

Over a barrel?

We assess how the oil sector is facing up to an unprecedented fall in global demand.

Laura Sheehan
16 April 2020
Coronavirus, Industry views, Sector research
Blog

How Covid-19 could transform the future of health care

We examine the longer-term impact of the virus on the health-care sector.

Emily Heaven
07 April 2020
Coronavirus, Sector research, Themes
Blog

Covid-19: Health care for the greater good

We analyse how the global health-care sector is faring in the face of the global pandemic.

Emily Heaven
01 April 2020
Coronavirus, Sector research, Themes
Being an engaged investor
Blog

Being an engaged investor in the time of Covid-19

We give you the lowdown on the most pressing ESG concerns during this pandemic.

Newton responsible investment team
30 March 2020
Coronavirus, Industry views, Responsible investment
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
Coronavirus, Global equities, Macro views, Real Return
Covid-19: BoE: ‘take back control’
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Covid-19: BoE: ‘take back control’

We assess the impact of the Bank of England’s latest efforts to calm febrile markets.

Howard Cunningham
20 March 2020
Coronavirus, Fixed income, Sector research
Covid-19: ECB’s ‘shock and awe’
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Covid-19: ECB’s ‘shock and awe’

We assess what the European Central Bank’s latest financial rescue package means for European bond markets.

Jon Day
20 March 2020
Coronavirus, Fixed income, Sector research
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
Coronavirus, Fixed income, Macro views
Searching for a silver lining
Blog

Searching for a silver lining

As market turmoil continues, we consider the outlook for global equities

Paul Markham
18 March 2020
Coronavirus, Global equities
COVID-19: UK bond market impact
Blog

Covid-19: UK bond market impact

We analyse the impact of the UK government’s financial rescue package on bond markets

Howard Cunningham
18 March 2020
Coronavirus, Fixed income, Sector research
Learning to love low yields
Blog

Learning to love low yields

Despite yields plunging following the Fed’s coronavirus-motivated rate cut, we believe opportunities still exist in bond markets.

Jon Day
11 March 2020
Fixed income
Blog

Coronavirus: Back from the brink?

Coronavirus-induced volatility continues to plague markets, but are there some tentative early signs of recovery?

Brendan Mulhern
09 March 2020
Coronavirus, Macro views, Real Return
Climate change and banks
Blog

Climate change and banks: clear and present danger?

Banks face pressure to stop financing fossil-fuel companies.

Lloyd McAllister
26 February 2020
Responsible investment
Blog

Time to panic?

What does the coronavirus mean for Chinese equities?

Newton equity opportunities team
25 February 2020
Coronavirus, Emerging markets & Asia
Going viral
Blog

Going viral

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

Brendan Mulhern
07 February 2020
Coronavirus, Macro views, Real Return
The end of the beginning?
Blog

The end of the beginning?

The UK may have officially left the European Union, but the real negotiations are yet to begin.

Paul Markham
04 February 2020
Global equities, UK equities
Life is sweet, unfortunately
Blog

Life is sweet, unfortunately

Child obesity is an endemic problem, what can investors do?

Newton responsible investment team
23 January 2020
Responsible investment, Themes
A mood of change
Blog

A mood of change

We explain why companies need to reappraise their purpose in a rapidly changing world.

Andrew Parry
20 January 2020
Sustainable
Staying joined up in a dislocated world
Blog

Staying joined up in a dislocated world

How can pension schemes and asset managers keep up with a disruptive and fast-moving investment backdrop?

Julian Lyne
09 January 2020
Industry views, Macro views
UK high street down but not out
Blog

The high street – down but not out

Our ‘consumer power’ theme helps us navigate the disruptive forces facing retailers.

Amy Chamberlain
03 January 2020
Sector research, Themes
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