In this Investment Strategy Quarterly, we look at the continuing impact of the Iran conflict, the outlook for the UK, economic growth in the US, and the resilience of the S&P 500. Plus, how political and geopolitical landscapes remain the key drivers of policy uncertainty.
In this edition of Monthly Market Commentary, our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, examines key economic and geopolitical points from the last few weeks, takes a look at recent stock market highs, plus grounds for cautious optimism.
In this Investment Strategy Quarterly, we look at the potential impact of a new Federal Reserve Chair, the rising pressure on the UK economy, and sentiment-driven assets. Plus, we examine the combined complexities of interest rates, inflation and mortgages.
Our Spring Statement 2026 article highlights the key points from the Chancellor’s update and explains what it could mean for your finances ahead of the 2026/27 tax year.
In this edition of Monthly Market Commentary, our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, examines the contrasts between US and Asian stock markets, considers the impact of agentic AI and highlights resilience in the UK market. This piece also touches on the recent events in the Middle East.
It is often said that January sets the scene for the rest of the year when it comes to the markets – will the same hold true for 2026? Our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, examines key economic and geopolitical events from the last few weeks, before looking ahead to the coming months.
In our first Investment Strategy Quarterly of 2026, we examine the continued demand for electricity, optimism for the bond market, the importance of selectivity in equities, plus the potential risks and opportunities for the year ahead.
In the last Monthly Market Commentary of 2025, our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, looks back over a year of hard-earned returns as he reviews the various challenges investors have had to navigate.
Our Autumn Budget Newsletter breaks down the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, outlining its impact on individuals. Read an in-depth analysis on the following areas, plus more:
This edition of Monthly Market Commentary examines whether the rapid rise of Artificial Intelligence is fuelling a financial bubble. It explores the hype, the risks and the reality, with lessons drawn from the dot-com boom and the Global Financial Crisis to help investors assess today’s AI-led market dynamics.
Our latest Investment Strategy Quarterly explores the resilience of US equities amid stretched valuations, the strategic importance of data integrity for economic decision-making, and Japan’s differentiated market performance. It also assesses the UK’s fiscal outlook ahead of the Autumn Budget, with growing economic and policy challenges shaping the landscape.
August is typically a quiet month for the financial markets, however, this year it has been filled with market-moving news. Our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, examines key economic and geopolitical events of the last few weeks.
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