Asset Allocation update – November 2025

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We have seen a softening in market momentum led by US equities and based around two factors. Firstly, there are reduced expectations for an interest rate cut in the aftermath of the October’s Federal Reserve (Fed) meeting.

Weekly Perspectives: Looking forward to 2026

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This week we take a closer look at Japan and the likelihood of an interest rate hike at the end of December.

Weekly Perspectives: What happens when Japan hikes rates?

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This week we take a closer look at Japan and the likelihood of an interest rate hike at the end of December.

Weekly Perspectives: Can we now move on from the UK budget?

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves achieved her budgetary goals: – the OBR is happy, markets are calm, and Labour backbenchers are content. But is that good enough?

Weekly Perspectives: Will this week’s Budget fix the UK?

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This week we focus on Wednesday’s UK Budget. The date was announced back on 4 September and that feels like a long time ago.

Weekly Perspectives – Split signals: why the BoE is set to cut, while the Fed may have to wait

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This week we focus on the diverging chances of a rate cut in December from the Bank of England (BoE) and the Federal Reserve (Fed).

Weekly Perspectives: Looking through the mist

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It appears the US government is poised to reopen, with a vote in Congress over the weekend the first step towards this happening.

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.

Asset Allocation update – October 2025

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Despite lingering questions around their legality and (lagged) potential
impact on US inflation, financial markets appear to have moved swiftly on from tariffs.

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.