Weekly Perspectives: China – playing your cards right

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We focus on China and two key events from the past few weeks that are likely to shape the outlook going forward.

Weekly Perspectives: Around the World in 240 seconds

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This week we take a quick trip around the world and provide an update on the state of play around some of the key themes that have been moving markets recently.

Soft landings or speedbumps?

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Our central view remains constructive. We explain why we are positive and how our portfolios are positioned.

Weekly Perspectives: Déjà vu in France…How long will this government last?

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France’s political backdrop remains uncertain but what are the implications for its equity and bond markets?

Weekly Perspectives: Navigating the US government shutdown

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This week I will be talking about the US government shutdown and whether it is truly a problem for financial markets.

Weekly Perspectives: Japan at a crossroads?

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This week we are looking at Japan – a country that’s going to be in focus at the end of the week thanks to upcoming elections.

Weekly Perspectives: The Fed has stated cutting rates, but how far can they really go?

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This week we are focusing on US interest rates – what changed last week and what we think is going to happen from here.

Weekly Perspectives: What’s going on with the US labour market?

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The past couple of weeks have seen a marked change in narrative around the US labour market.

Weekly Perspectives: Tariffs are illegal….so what’s next?

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This week’s market update comes from Switzerland another country hit hard by US tariffs.

Weekly Perspectives: Postcard from Brasil

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Beef, coffee, orange juice and footballers. What will be the impact of tariffs on Brazil’s big exports?