Relationships are not easy: US equities versus Treasuries
As the economy recovers and cyclical stocks begin to outperform, we look at the connection between equities and US Treasury yields.
Covid-19 index: when might life return to ‘normal’? – March 2021
With every country attempting to return to normality following the coronavirus pandemic, we are monitoring when US economic activity might get back on track.
Global Sustainable Outcomes, and how Covid-19 could change the world for ever
We talk to portfolio manager Pauline Grange about global equities and investing in companies which aim to address the world’s biggest environmental and social challenges.
Covid-19 index: when might life return to ‘normal’?
With every country attempting to return to normality following the coronavirus pandemic, we are monitoring US economic activity as well as other measures of ‘normality’ such as entertainment and leisure, high street shopping, and schools reopening.
Developing capital markets make China an exciting option
With Chinese New Year celebrations getting underway and 2021 being the Year of the Ox – a symbol of strength and determination – we look at the prospects for Chinese equities
Discover our market outlook for 2021
Our investment experts share their views on markets for 2021. Click below to access all our viewpoints.
UK sustainable equity – backing responsible businesses emerging stronger from the coronavirus crisis
The pandemic brought the S in environmental, social and governance investing more to the fore, and 2021 will see the fund looking at companies where underlying business models and growth opportunities are positioned for sustainable success
Global emerging markets: gaining momentum
Despite its huge impact, the Covid-19 pandemic has done little to disrupt the powerful structural trends driving growth in emerging markets, and we expect those trends to gain momentum in the coming year
No alternative to equities
While political risk, a second Covid-19 wave, lower economic activity and suppressed inflation might trigger a short-term sell-off, in the medium term a high equity risk premium and low rates will support equities
On diversification, sustainability and competitiveness…
An interview with portfolio manager Benjamin Moore on investing in
Europe, how he goes about looking at companies, and the events of
the past 10 months
