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A “monetarist” perspective on current equity markets – October 2021
“Stagflation” concerns are likely to persist into 2022, while investors should keep a close eye on Chinese monetary trends and G7 bank lending, argues Simon Ward, Economic Adviser.
Fade the PMI bounce
Better September PMI results are unlikely to mark a reacceleration point for global growth, argues Simon Ward, Economic Adviser.
Looking to sustainability for opportunity
Why taking an active approach to sustainable investment could help balance opportunities against the risks in corporate bonds.
Blink and you’ll miss it
Are we setting up for one of the shortest business cycles in history?
Tapering without the tantrum
We believe the Fed learned its lesson from the 2013-2014 “taper tantrum,” and efforts to better communicate its intentions will result in lower volatility this time around.
Truffle hunting in credit
While the easy returns from corporate bonds since the COVID recovery may largely be over, opportunities can still be unearthed via a selective approach.
Fed tapering: why the 2013-14 playbook could be misleading
The initial market response to the Fed’s tapering signal recalls 2013-14 but the global economic backdrop is weaker now than then, argues Simon Ward, Economic Adviser.
The Importance of Diversifying U.S. Equities Through an Uneven Recovery
In our view, the shifting nature of the COVID economic recovery has brought into focus the potential value of owning diversifying equity assets.
ESG and Women – product design matters
Businesses often fall short of the requirements that make a gender-neutral product genuinely inclusive for women. So, how can companies incorporate truly inclusive design?
Natural resources: paving the way towards net zero
Natural resources play a key role in combatting climate change, with exciting opportunities for investors.
Global earnings momentum fading before Evergrande
The Evergrande crisis could add to cyclical headwinds but a global industrial / earnings slowdown was already under way, argues Simon Ward, Economic Adviser.
Emerging Markets: Near-Term Uncertainty Matched with Long-Term Opportunity
While near-term risks exist, the trajectory of emerging markets remains on stable footing