global environment
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Capital.com: GBP and FTSE 100 trade with caution ahead of the UK Spring statement
As borrowing costs continue to rise in the UK, the government’s £10bn fiscal headroom outlined in last October’s statement is quickly diminishing.…
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AIC: 30 investment trusts make up next generation of dividend heroes
Following the release of its dividend hero list last week, the Association of Investment Companies (AIC) has published an updated table of the next generation of dividend heroes.…
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Mirabaud Group’s John Plassard reveals how to invest through a potential US recession
In turn, the US President and the Treasury Secretary have not ruled out the possibility of the world’s largest economy falling into…
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Artemis’ Jacob de Tusch-Lec questions whether European equities are set to fizz
A growing backlash against American policies is driving a shift in global markets, with European equities gaining ground and traditional US dominance…
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Fidelity’s Tom Stevenson comments on what’s driving investments this week
Tom Stevenson, investment director, Fidelity International comments on what’s driving investments this week: “After a month of falling share prices, investors have had…
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BDO predicts mid-sized firms to contribute £745bn to UK economy by 2028
Mid-sized businesses are predicted to contribute £745 billion to UK gross value added (GVA) and create an additional 1.9 million jobs by…
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J. Safra Sarasin’s Claudio Wewel says the odds of a weaker US dollar are rising
President Trump and his administration have repeatedly voiced that they consider the US dollar to be too strong and that they favour…
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Gold price rebounds from $3,000, driven by rising Middle East tensions
Gold (XAU/USD) is starting the new week with renewed strength, building on Friday’s bounce from the key $3,000 support level. The precious…
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GBI Podcast #4: The evolving VCT landscape: opportunities, challenges, and key growth sectors with James D’Mello, Fuel Ventures
Welcome to another special episode of IFA Talk in partnership with GBI Magazine. This time, we look at the ever-evolving VCT landscape…
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CGAM: US slowdown risks grow and UK faces fiscal strain
One of the main headwinds currently facing the US economy is uncertainty. In particular, tariffs remain a major area where policy arrangements…
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Hargreaves Lansdown: Hopes of more targeted tariffs help boost investor sentiment
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown, has provided a market report. “The FTSE 100 is upbeat at the start…
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AXA IM Alts launches an innovative new diversified evergreen private credit strategy
AXA IM Alts, a global leader in alternative investments, with €186 billion of assets under management[1], announces the launch of a diversified…
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Candriam’s Nicolas Jullien discusses volatile bond markets
Over the past weeks, bond markets faced significant volatility primarily due to a barrage of announcements from the White House. The measures…
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World Water Day: sustainable solutions for Earth’s most precious resource
Water is one of the world’s most critical yet undervalued resources. As climate change, population growth, and ageing infrastructure place increasing pressure…
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DEI rollbacks: Impact on ESG risk ratings & broader implications
In recent months, several high-profile US companies across a range of sectors, including Meta, McDonald’s, Walmart, Bank of America and BlackRock, have…
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Aberdeen believes CCI proposals perpetuate confusion of damaging cost disclosure regime
Aberdeen, one of the largest managers** of investment trusts globally, responded to the FCA’s Consultation Paper 24/30 – A new product information framework…
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Russia’s domestic stability will crumble post-Ukraine conflict, predicts BCA Research Chief Geopolitical Strategist
Following a likely ceasefire agreement with Ukraine and amid declining economic conditions, Russia will soon enter an unprecedented period of domestic instability,…
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Top-performing funds honoured at LSEG Lipper European Fund Awards 2025
LSEG Lipper announced the winners of the LSEG Lipper European Fund Awards 2025, held in the City of London. Eight fund family…
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Lansdowne Partners: Opportunities in Europe amid a new world order
The growth drivers of this decade are shifting in obvious ways: capital expenditure is rising, supply chains are being rebuilt and demand…
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The trade war effect | Wealth DFM 17 | March/April 2025
The Trade War Effect – A New Era of Uncertainty We always had a feeling that the new Trump administration would shake…
