Asset allocation: why we still like Japanese equities

The country has taken the latest step on its long-term path to improved corporate capital efficiency, and in a region we have long favoured we continue to see a constructive medium-term backdrop
Asset allocation: when will enacted policy tightening begin to bite?

Key developed market central banks remain focused on bringing inflation levels sustainably back towards targets.
Has Spring arrived for the UK and European Economies?

Recent weeks have seen the UK and Europe’s macro environment improve – in large part due to easing fears around high energy prices.
Opening Bell 2023 – Global Market Outlook

We discuss how far interest rates could rise, assess the severity of any economic contraction, and look forward to opportunities as recovery emerges.
No more bad news should be good news in 2023

After a dismal year for markets, William Davies gives his thoughts on risks and opportunities in the market as we head into 2023. While there is plenty to be cautious about, a repeat of 2022 seems unlikely.
Global CIO Q&A: on inflation, rates, recession and more

William Davies looks at inflation and interest rates, recessionary risks, and sector and asset allocation preferences.
CIO outlook: market conditions, fixed income and equities, commodities and real assets

Our Global CIO on market conditions, fixed income and equities, commodities and real assets
CIO outlook: net zero, asset allocation, corporate profits and the tech sector

Our Global CIO on Global CIO, on net zero, asset allocation, corporate profits and the tech sector
CIO outlook: global markets, Ukraine, recession fears and supply chains

Our Global CIO talks global markets, Ukraine, recession fears and supply chains
Investment team updates – Market updates 1 April 2022

Latest news from around the investment desks.