Heightened volatility in global markets emerged as countries grappled with Inflationary pressures and shifting monetary policies, particularly in the US and UK. These challenges highlight the fragility of the ongoing economic recovery amid geopolitical tensions and domestic fiscal concerns.
21 Oct 2024
Investment trust discounts
In the week ending 18 October, emerging markets are becoming increasingly attractive to investors, reflecting a shift in global economic focus amidst persistent geopolitical challenges.
14 Oct 2024
The boring gets interesting
In the week ending 11 October global central banks took varied approaches to balance inflation and economic growth, reflecting diverse economic conditions
8 Oct 2024
Monthly Viewpoint – September 2024
It is impossible to predict the outcome of geopolitical events; they can have a material impact on markets, although rarely for very long periods. Our approach is to build broadly diversified
portfolios to protect against the risks, and ride out the volatility, while taking opportunities to add to risk assets in the event of sharp sell-off
7 Oct 2024
China’s economic stimulus – Hope on the horizon?
The week ending 4 October showed global economic conditions increasingly influenced by easing inflation and persistent growth concerns, prompting central banks to adopt more cautious or easing stances.
30 Sep 2024
Honey, I shrunk the listings
“There appears to be several reasons other than the greater availability of private capital to motivate a business
to choose to stay private.”
23 Sep 2024
History doesn’t repeat but it often rhymes
“Geopolitical factors will likely take center stage again, particularly with upcoming US elections and ongoing fiscal challenge”
16 Sep 2024
Defining value
“Our dream investment is in an “economic compounder” but at a market valuation materially below
our estimate of its intrinsic value and
true worth.”
