Additional Uncertainty

The big things you need to know:First, we review our thoughts on the US midterm elections, where we think it makes sense to be prepared for all outcomes. We run through our thoughts on the implications of each outcome for the US equity market based on the historical playbook and ...  Show more

The big things you need to know:First, 3Q26 reporting season is off to a slightly soft start on the stats, with company commentary generally still highlighting resilience in the economy and consumers and tailwinds from AI, with some caveats, while giving investors plenty to think ...  Show more

Market Turmoil & Economic Uncertainty: A Deep Dive into Non-Farm Payroll Report and Fed PoliciesIn this episode, we explore today's weaker-than-expected non-farm payroll report and its impact on the markets. Despite a brief improvement in stock indices following rate cut expectat ...  Show more

Equity markets rallied after Bank of Japan Deputy Governor Uchida talked down the Japanese yen - but the rally faded into the US close as investors realised that more economic challenges may lie ahead. Nicolas Jordan, CIO Office, explains how our investment strategy is affecte ...

In our latest episode of the Market Matters Podcast, Khatija Haque, Chief Economist, and Maurice Gravier, Chief Investment Officer, discuss the current challenging economic and policy backdrop, and its implications for investments. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informat ...  Show more