Our monthly Insights for August 2026 provides detailed market analysis of equity, bond, commodity, currency, credit and emerging markets. The US war in Iran escalated in July but we hope that a ceasefire can be struck this month. AI sentiment wobbles took a toll on high flying sectors and indices, a period of stability may be welcomed by investors. In our regular features, our ESG investment column looks at Green cars. Investing for Yield looks at China exposure. Under the Bo

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we look at the upcoming US employment report and other data. We shine our Spotlight on US TIPS yields. Our review section looks at the Fed, BoE and BoJ meetings, US Q2 GDP and PCE data, Eurozone Q2 GDP and AI hedge fund events. We also look at rising US bond yields again. To read more please subscribe.

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we look at the upcoming Fed, BoE and BoJ meetings this week. US PCE and GDP data is out, with Eurozone GDP and 'flash' CPI out as well. We shine our Spotlight on the Fed meeting this week. Our review section looks at the escalation of the US war in Iran, higher oil prices and the knock-on effect on bond yields. We discuss key economic data, the ECB meeting a

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we look at economic data in the US, UK and Japan along with the war in Iran and it's implications. We shine our Spotlight on the ECB meeting this week. Our review section looks at US economic data, AI-related shares being sold off and rising German bund yields. To read more please subscribe.

In our latest Currency Matters publication we discuss the effect of the resumed US war in Iran and potential central bank/rate and FX expectations. The BoJ and RBNZ raised rates last month and Fed Chair Warsh talked tough at his first meeting as Chair. We suspect Warsh will be happy to let the market 'snug' rates higher for him rather than risk the wrath of US President Trump and actually raise rates any time soon though, which may undermine the USD over the coming months. If

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we look at US CPI and PPI that are due this week, along with testimony to Congress from Fed Chair Warsh. The Bank of Canada decides rates and there is UK GDP data out this week as well. We shine our Spotlight on the SOX index with some room for further corrective pullbacks seen. Our review section looks at US President Trump ending the ceasefire with Iran an

Our latest Economics for Investment flagship publication provides clients with detailed economic and market information on the major economies - US, China, Eurozone, UK and Japan. The conflict with Iran still has the potential to cause another energy shock, but if that is avoided as we expect, the economic outlook has improved. AI is the main driver of growth in the US. Not higher productivity growth yet, but its huge impact on business investment and, via the strong stock ma

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we look at economic data and events for the upcoming week. Watch the RBNZ for a potential rate hike, with US ISM Services PMI out this week. We shine our Spotlight on the KOSPI. Our review section looks at recent economic data and events. We discuss the US employment report and worries over the falling participation rate. To read more please subscribe.

Our monthly Insights for July 2026 provides detailed market analysis of equity, bond, commodity, currency, credit and emerging markets. The US war in Iran may be over, tumbling oil prices will be shifting inflation expectations (potentially) and rate expectations as well. Equity markets have come a very long way over the last few months, the last year and since the Covid lows. Pause that refreshes over the summer? In our regular features, our ESG investment column looks at S

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we look ahead to the US employment report for June, and the 4th of July holiday which may thin out markets. We shine our Spotlight on UK gilts and falling yields. Our review section looks at recent economic data and events. We discuss AI worries and the fallout from SpaceX tapping the bond markets, and Apple raising prices. To read more please subscribe.

Our latest Focus report looks at the outlook for UK economic policy with Andy Burnham set to take over as Prime Minister, as early as July if nobody stands against him. Burnham has campaigned for the leadership from the left but his record as Mayor of Manchester and as a minister in Blair/Brown cabinets together with his promise to stick to the government's fiscal rules suggest he could rule more from the right than many Labour members hope. He takes over with the economy arg

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we look ahead to US PCE data for May and other economic releases and events. We shine our Spotlight on USD/JPY and point out key levels and risks in play. Our review section looks at peace breaking out between the US and Iran, falling oil prices and central bank meeting news. We also discuss key economic data from the US and UK and AI news. To read more plea

In our latest Currency Matters publication we discuss the potential end to the US war in Iran and how this may boost FX market volatility over the summer. The ECB raised rates last week and the BoJ finally boosted rates today. Further rate hikes from both are expected. The Fed meeting this week will offer clues on their thinking, but we suspect that Fed Chair Warsh will be reluctant to adopt any rate hike bias. Our USD bear view is still intact! If you would like to read our

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we discuss the upcoming ECB meeting and US CPI and PPI data for May. Our review section looks at US tariff news, the US employment report and other data along with market swings. To read more please subscribe.

Our monthly Insights for June 2026 provides detailed market analysis of equity, bond, commodity, currency, credit and emerging markets. The US war in Iran has shifted energy prices, bond yields and expectations of central bank rate moves. The consumer is being squeezed and how they hold up over the summer may be key. In our regular features, our ESG investment column looks at less tech heavy options. Investing for Yield looks at rising yield cycle risk. Under the Bonnet dis

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we look at the US employment report for May out on Friday which will give an important measure of the state of the economy. The Fed will key off the jobless rate, nonfarm payrolls and average earnings. Our review section looks at headlines from the US war on Iran, energy prices, bond yields and surging equity market indices. Economic data saw US inflation re

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we look at key data coming out in a holiday shortened week (US and UK). In our Spotlight column we look at the US and world utilities equity sectors. Our review section looks at volatile energy prices, bond yields and the SpaceX IPO details. Key data from the UK and countries are discussed as well. To read more please subscribe.

Our round-up of what to expect in the coming week and the key events of last week. In our latest Weekly Talking Points we look at UK employment and inflation data out this week, US data and the upcoming SpaceX IPO news. In our Spotlight column we look at rising US bond yields. Our review section looks at rising bond yields, new highs in key equity market indices, US war and Trump/Xi meeting headlines. We also look at key US and other country economic data and rising inflatio