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Despite an array of geopolitical challenges, global markets delivered unexpectedly strong returns in the third quarter of 2024. Amid escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe, and uncertainty over the outcome of the upcoming US presidential election, markets instead focused on a number of positives. In...

In the countdown to November’s US election, we’re seeing big differences between the economic policies of the two key candidates. Vice President Kamala Harris’ broad philosophy favours a progressive, government-led approach to social and economic issues, while Donald Trump leans towards free-market, business-friendly policies. The impact of these...

As investors began to question the durability of the AI-led rally, we have started to see a widening in equity market leadership. Slower economic growth, the prospect of lower interest rates and AI-related challenges all suggest a rotation in the companies that drive the market’s returns. In our...

Global stock markets have seen a big fall in one month, as some large technology names suffered the most. What does this mean for portfolios? We believe attractive pockets of value are emerging as equity market leadership widens. Guy Monson, our Chief Market Strategist, shares four key takeaways...

Markets are finally showing signs of shifting. Global technology and AI stocks are slowing down, while value and yield stocks are recovering.  This shift has coincided with political developments in the United States, where a Trump victory is becoming likely. So, why would a Trump administration trigger this...