28 November 2022
Why did markets rally, and can it be sustained?
Why did markets rally, and can it be sustained?

Last week's small inflation miss led to a big market reaction, reflecting hopes that we're near the end of the hiking cycle. But as we drift towards recession, will the corporate outlook spoil the mood?

4 November 2021
How sensitive is the US to higher rates?
How sensitive is the US to higher rates?

The surprise for markets may be less around the timing of the Fed’s lift-off, and more the magnitude of rate hikes required to cool a potentially overheating economy.

31 October 2022
The three barriers to economic growth today – and how they can be overcome
The three barriers to economic growth today – and how they can be overcome

Several major factors are weighing on economic growth today. How could these problems be resolved, and how likely are we to see solutions?

22 October 2021
Introduction to the E's of Environmental Social Governance (ESG): The Enhancement tool
Introduction to the E's of Environmental Social Governance (ESG): The Enhancement tool

The third video on how we incorporate environmental, social and governance factors (or ESG factors for short) into the L&G Multi-Index Funds.

24 October 2022
Peak inflation signals the beginning of the end
Peak inflation signals the beginning of the end

Upside inflation surprises have weighed on markets all year, but as inflation and growth fall, so could bond yields.

13 October 2021
Countdown to COP26: Finding balance
Countdown to COP26: Finding balance

Some people suggest that I must be super-human to withstand the kind of cold that I do. Nothing could be further from the truth.

22 August 2022
Purple squirrels: what are they hiding when it comes to US jobs vacancies?
Purple squirrels: what are they hiding when it comes to US jobs vacancies?

According to one Fed governor, ‘purple squirrels’ (false vacancies) are distorting US job postings. But the relationship between unemployment and vacancies will be key to determining whether a soft landing is achievable in the US.

13 October 2021
Stand aside, economists; send me a meteorologist
Stand aside, economists; send me a meteorologist

The largest central banks may expect the inflation storm to pass, but they can’t predict the weather – which may have important implications for commodity prices, inflation, and multi-asset investors.

13 October 2021
An ethical charter for responsible investors
An ethical charter for responsible investors

As asset managers, I believe our views should evolve with those of the societies in which we operate.