themes

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

CEO Euan Munro explores opportunities amid a changing structural backdrop and as market conditions have evolved dramatically.

We discuss the uncertain outlook facing the global economy and financial markets.

We discuss the outlook for equity income investing.

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

We explain what we would like to see from the participants at this year’s climate-change event in Egypt.

Assessing the UK’s monetary and fiscal predicament.

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

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

The decade-old theme still points to long-term growth opportunities in differentiated areas including enterprise businesses and international markets.

How our macro-focused investment themes have evolved to deal with a changing geopolitical and economic backdrop.

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

With financial markets remaining turbulent, which sectors and asset classes present opportunities for an unconstrained multi-asset strategy?

We assess the mood in bond markets as central banks once again start to focus on tapering quantitative-easing…

With a good degree of recovery priced in, we discuss the outlook for UK equities.

We assess the impact of rising bond yields on the UK equity market.

We discuss the outlook for UK equities.

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

We discuss the outlook for UK equities.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

How to eat well for the planet and your health.

Disruptive innovation in health care could help us age more healthily

What did our visit to an underground farm teach us about agricultural innovations?

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

Are electric vehicles always greener than diesel cars?

We discuss the role of wind and solar power in a transition to a greener energy economy.

Spending money on health and wellness is gaining popularity. What opportunities does this present?

How is the millennial trend of spending on experiences, rather than things, affecting investors and industries?

The global liquidity party remains very much in evidence, despite the Norwegian central bank’s latest rate hike.

Major demographic shifts will have pronounced implications for economies and investors.

As tariffs are hiked again, where does the US-China trade war go from here?

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

How the property market continues to dominate the cyclical ups and downs of China’s economy.

Consumers increasingly want products that stand for something, but how can companies balance purpose and profit?

A new ‘post-globalisation’ era may have major implications for investors.

How our ‘net effects’ theme contributes to investment decisions in emerging markets.

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