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22 July 2024

Steven Bell

Chief Economist, EMEA

How would markets fare under President Trump?

Financial markets will still see Donald Trump as the likely victor in the US presidential race, despite Joe Biden’s withdrawal. What might this mean for markets?
Watch time - 4 min
17 July 2024

Joanna Tano

Head of Research, Europe, Real Estate (EMEA)

UK Real Estate: Talking points July 2024

Political stability, rebased pricing, falling inflation and the expectation of rate cutting are collectively expected to provide a more supportive environment for UK real estate.
Read time 2 min
16 July 2024

Harry Waight

Portfolio Manager

On your bike - Shimano and cycling

From gearing up Tour de France contenders to a growing e-bike market, Shimano looks well placed.
Read time - 3 min
15 July 2024

Steven Bell

Chief Economist, EMEA

Where to next for UK Interest rates?

Market odds for the Bank of England to cut rates in August are better than 50:50. We are less optimistic.
Watch time - 4 min
11 July 2024

Steven Bell

Chief Economist, EMEA

Life under Labour: what is the macro background for the new Government, their likely budget plans and the impact on the economy?

After inheriting a dire fiscal position how will Labour deliver economic growth? We take a closer look at their options and plans.
Read time - 4 min
9 July 2024

Laura Reardon

Client Portfolio Manager, Emerging Market Debt

Dispelling the myths around emerging market debt

Emerging markets today bear little resemblance to those rocked by financial crises in the 1980s and 1990s, with the asset class diversified across geography, investment grade, high yield, sovereigns and corporates
Read time - 3 min
8 July 2024

Christopher Hult

Portfolio Manager, Fixed income

Paul Smillie

Senior Credit Analyst, Investment Grade

EMEA Investment grade outlook, H2 2024

Inflation is finally coming down, central banks are poised to cut rates, and credit spreads have withstood volatility in government bonds. So where do we see things going from here?
Read time - 1 min
8 July 2024

Alasdair Ross

Head of Investment Grade Credit, EMEA

Investment grade: attractive yields with lower risk profile

The asset class is in a fundamentally good place, with the past few years seeing index yields rise to 5.5% – competing quite well with asset classes such as equities.
Watch time - 6 min
4 July 2024

Joe Horrocks-Taylor

Senior Associate, Analyst, Responsible Investment

ESG Viewpoint: Nature Positive commitments: separating the green from greenwash

We outline six attributes of a good Nature Positive commitment and assess how a range of companies are stacking up.
Read time - 5 min
1 July 2024

Steven Bell

Chief Economist, EMEA

A tough fiscal reality awaits new government

A record year for elections – but what do they mean for markets?
Watch time - 8 min
26 June 2024

CIO outlook: Is higher volatility on the horizon?

Interest rates won’t come down as quickly as some had hoped, says our CIO, William Davies, but further gains for equities are still possible this year.
Watch time - 3 min
24 June 2024

Melda Mergen

Global Head of Equities

Equity outlook: High valuations and higher-for-longer rates

Despite some short-term concerns, we see opportunities in stocks around the globe.
Watch time - 3 min

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