All The Small Things – what’s happened to small cap?
In the past few years and in most major markets, small cap returns have been trounced by their larger peers.
Life under Labour: what is the macro background for the new Government, their likely budget plans and the impact on the economy?
After inheriting a dire fiscal position how will Labour deliver economic growth? We take a closer look at their options and plans.
Multi-Manager Perspectives: A good week for Keir Starmer. A very bad week for Joe Biden.
It has been a very busy fortnight dominated by news from politics, in the US, France and of course the UK with the general election yesterday.
A tough fiscal reality awaits new government
A record year for elections – but what do they mean for markets?
Multi-Manager Perspectives: UK inflation hits the 2% target, but is this as good as it gets?
We have seen a stronger week across risk assets, with US equities once again making record highs and European equities recovering some of the lost ground from last week with political concerns weighing less heavily on risk appetite.
Elections, interest rates and markets
A record year for elections – but what do they mean for markets?
Back to basics: why the time is right for a return to multi-asset
The great reset in bond yields and the prospect of inflation falling further means multi-asset is once again an attractive option for investors seeking a smoother return profile.
Multi-Manager Perspectives – President Macron has a cunning plan…
A busy week of US data and European politics. US inflation was lower than expected, and while the Federal Reserve was somewhat hawkish, US equities still found their way to new record highs.
The snap election could put QE losses back in focus
After the election, can we expect Treasury curiosity for a fresh approach to the Bank of England’s QE programme, which has led to losses of almost 5% of GDP vs less than 2% in the US?
Multi-Manager People’s Perspectives – A reminder not to be guided by opinion polls
A busy fortnight in global politics, with elections in South Africa, Mexico and India all delivering the expected winners, but still moving markets thanks to the nuances in the results.
