Are we heading for a Santa Claus rally?

Are we heading for a Santa Claus rally?

Our Chief Economist, Steven Bell, explains why consumers are raiding their covid piggy banks but warns of a January ‘spending’ hangover.

Multi-Manager People’s Perspectives

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It has been a been a positive week for financial markets, rounding off a strong month of returns in November.

Is the bear market in European equities over?

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European shares have enjoyed a strong rally since the end of September. Steven Bell, explores the reasons behind the recovery and asks whether it will continue?

Multi-Manager People’s Perspectives

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There’s been plenty going on even with a very quiet end to the week with the US celebrating Thanksgiving yesterday and focusing on ‘Black Friday’ shopping today.

A clear approach to sustainable investing

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Against a backdrop of rapid growth in sustainability-orientated investing, we explain the clear approach underpinning our CT Sustainable Universal MAP Range.

Recession Watch: Europe and USA

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We’ve been talking about recession for most of this year. So what’s going on?

Multi-Manager People’s Perspectives

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A more subdued week for financial markets as various members of the US Federal Reserve sought to play down market excitement we saw late last week after US inflation was lower than expected.

UK autumn statement: bleak times

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Our Chief Economist EMEA looks at the implications from chancellor Jeremy Hunt’s statement, and what it might be for UK consumers and the economy

Celebrating five years of the truly active, low-cost, CT Universal MAP range

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From concept to reality, is it possible to offer investors access to a truly active strategy at a fee on par with passive multi-asset strategies? Five years of experience provides some interesting insights.

Will the Fed pivot?

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Is US inflation set to tumble and will this allow the Federal Reserve to stop hiking interest rates? And what’s in store in the UK Autumn statement on Thursday?