Covid-19 index: when might life return to ‘normal’? – July 2021
With more countries attempting to return to normality following the coronavirus pandemic, we are monitoring US economic activity as a bellweather for global recovery.
Fashion eyes sustainability via the circular economy
The textiles industry is one of the most pollutive in the world, emitting more CO2 than aviation and shipping combined. But a leading sports firm is showing one way the sector can embrace radical change
Japan’s software revolution is making up for lost time
Despite being a global hardware leader, Japan is behind the curve on software. However, the use of software solutions by companies is at last picking up pace
Global Sustainable Outcomes – News & Views Q1 2021
This issue looks at inflation and the growing conversation around it as it begins to rise across the world, and looks at sustainability within fashion using a visit to London’s flagship Adidas store to look at how brands are tackling the industry’s carbon footprint.
Covid-19 index: when might life return to ‘normal’? – June 2021
With more countries attempting to return to normality following the coronavirus pandemic, we are monitoring US economic activity as a bellweather for global recovery.
Asset allocation update: standing pat
Maya Bhandari looks at how the team has managed its asset allocations over the past couple of months and where they believe the best risk-adjusted returns will come from.
Economic forecasts
William Davies looks at what has been happening in various regions around the world in Q2, from economic performance and fiscal stimulus packages to the pace of reopening “post-Covid” and job prospects, and what it all might mean for the future.
Sustainable aviation fuel is ready for take-off
The aviation sector consumes around 8% of all oil. How realistic are attempts to reduce emissions through the use of sustainable aviation fuel?
The crowds are returning!
Investing in the UK has felt a little like the football experience we have endured over the past year: without the crowds it’s been a lonely game. However, at long last the crowds are coming back.
Lessons from the backyard on fiscal policy
Getting the balance correct between short-term relief checks and long-term infrastructure spending is critical.
