UK equities: winter of discontent?!
Despite the macro headwinds and cost-of-living crisis facing the country, “UK plc” is in better shape than it is given credit for, and as long-term investors we will continue to concentrate on company fundamentals and not just the next six months
UK small and mid-cap: for the rebound and beyond
Portfolio managers Craig Adey and James Thorne discuss how UK small and mid-caps have historically outperformed significantly following a cyclical trough, and the opportunity this presents in the future as investors in this space.
Investment team updates – Market updates 1 April 2022
Latest news from around the investment desks.
Emerging markets: volatility doesn’t disrupt the process
Following the recent challenging period we felt it prudent to communicate our views. Since the end of Q321 our Emerging Markets Opportunity strategy has experienced volatile performance, coinciding with considerable market volatility. We have made mistakes and we feel the market is making mistakes too.
CIO outlook: market volatility, oil and interest rates
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has put markets on edge. With a high level of uncertainty and rising commodity prices, will central banks change their plans on rate increases?
Covid-19 index: activity recovers as Omicron fades
Normal activities begin to resume as restrictions are lifted and masks come off.
Solutions Enhanced: Capital Market Assumptions 2022 Making a transition
The end of 2021 saw a continuing reminder of the impact of coronavirus, inflation occurring in major economies, and the world waking up to the stark choices presented by the climate emergency. We set out the expectations for what all this could mean for investors over the next five years and in the longer run. These capital market assumptions form the base case we use when constructing strategic asset allocations for clients.
Ukraine crisis: impacts on European markets
We address the conflict in Ukraine in relation to European markets, where the impacts are being felt and the potential hit to European GDP.
Investment team updates – Market updates 4 March 2022
Latest news from around the investment desks.
Russia-Ukraine conflict: how will it impact the US market?
The invasion of Ukraine, while not a surprise, is nevertheless full of unknowns – we have no visibility over the duration and long-term effects of the conflict.