Outlook 2023: Asia Pacific – Home to a wealth of world-class businesses

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What can we expect from Asia Pacific (ex Japan) markets in 2023? Jason Pidcock and Sam Konrad give their views and discuss the key attributes they look for in companies.

Outlook 2023: Japan’s uneasy equilibrium

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Dan Carter sees the reasons for optimism and caution as existing in an uneasy equilibrium, but on balance he is hopeful for attractive returns from Japan in 2023.

Autumn Statement reaction: the UK ‘faces into the storm’

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Richard Buxton assesses the Autumn Statement, in which Jeremy Hunt fought to please markets, the public and his party as the UK faces recession.

Shariah investing: Going beyond exclusions

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Salman Siddiqui explains why he thinks Shariah-compliant investing should go beyond a screening process, to incorporate broader ESG considerations too.

Asian income: Successfully navigating turbulent markets

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Against a particularly challenging macro backdrop, Jason Pidcock and Sam Konrad reflect on some of the investment decisions they’ve made this year.

Notes from the Investment Floor: Fixed income is attractive once again

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Ariel Bezalel discusses the possibility of an imminent recession and prospects for inflation amid aggressive rate increases by central banks.

Darkest before dawn for European equities?

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The European equities team analyses negative performance in the region’s equity market and says in times of economic uncertainty good businesses prove their worth.

Notes from the Investment Floor: Is Japan the place to be?

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Mitesh Patel discusses the outlook for Japan as inflation, although rising, is far lower than other developed markets. What does this mean for investors?

Risk-free, risky or just a reserve?

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Ned Naylor-Leyland expects gold’s allure to increase as the dollar’s dominance diminishes.

Crunch time

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Ariel Bezalel and Harry Richards say concerns over financial stability risks and lower growth may eventually force central banks to pivot, which must augur well for long-term investors.