Politics in the driver’s seat
The US federal government shutdown, which began on 1 October, continues with little sign of any imminent settlement between Democratic…
13/10/25
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On 8 October the price of gold rose above $4,000 a troy ounce for the first time, extending a rally…
10/10/25
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Grin it and hedge it
The persistent rise in the value of risk assets leaves investors with a dilemma: on the one hand, many valuation…
08/10/25
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US high yield: The reluctant...
Investors appear to have shrugged off the headlines and been buoyed by attractive entry points While it may look like…
07/10/25
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European equities offer potential long-term...
European equities have performed well in 2025 with valuations still at attractive levels Policy support and spending in areas including…
07/10/25
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The underperformance of eurozone government bond markets, slightly negative in the third quarter compared to +1.6% for US Treasuries (in…
03/10/25