Outlook 2023: Heading towards a soft landing?
After a turbulent year for fixed income markets following a series of rate increases, Mark Nash, Huw Davies and James Novotny say pockets of opportunities have emerged in the asset class as growth and inflation begin to slow.
Outlook 2023: Japan’s uneasy equilibrium
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’
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
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
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: Is Japan the place to be?
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?
Ned Naylor-Leyland expects gold’s allure to increase as the dollar’s dominance diminishes.
Crunch time
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.
Notes from the Investment Floor: Gilts gyrate, refinancing costs rise
Andrew Rubins, Investment Manager, Fixed Income, discusses the recent volatility in UK bond market and how the rising cost of refinancing bonds will impact companies.
Alternatives come to the fore
Three alternatives fund managers reflect on markets in 2022 and on the importance of diversification.