Covid-19 index: when might life return to ‘normal’? – May 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.

CIO market outlook

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CIO William Davies gives his current thoughts on the shape of the recovery, what impact different levels of stimulus and the speed of vaccination campaigns may have in Europe and the US, and which structural trends have been accelerated by the pandemic.

Covid-19 index: when might life return to ‘normal’? – April 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.

Fund manager interview: maintaining a global focus

With economies looking towards a post-Covid world and concerns around inflation growing, we talk to the manager of the Global Focus strategy about what 2021 might have in store

Relationships are not easy: US equities versus Treasuries

Is it high noon for UK universities?

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

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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

Global sustainable outcomes - News & Views

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’?

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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

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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

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