Dollar cycles are longer than others because four self-reinforcing forces create inertia. They rarely reverse unless all four turn at once. Trump-era policies, fiscal strain and shifting global capital could trigger such a convergence. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With tariffs becoming an increasingly unpredictable tool of US economic policy, Sangeeth Sewnath, Head of Americas, sits down with our experts Thys Louw and Sahil Mahtani to discuss how investors should approach tariff risk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
With the US performing strongly and China showing signs of turning a corner, a global economic recovery is building. There are abundant opportunities for investors, but 2025 requires a new investment playbook. Philip Saunders and Sahil Mahtani explore where the smart capital will be heading – and where the pitfalls lie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Whether it’s shifting focus from the macro to the micro, or questioning the consensus, investors should look beyond the mainstream spotlight to get the best out of the asset class. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
As we look ahead to 2025, the Year of the Snake, we explore the evolving opportunities and challenges in the China market. Our experts discuss how investors can navigate this landscape. From policy shifts and geopolitical developments to equity and fixed-income strategies, they share insights into what the year may hold for the world’s second-largest economy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Higher interest rates and policy uncertainty have resulted in negative sentiment towards clean-tech sectors. This is creating a compelling opportunity for a countercyclical, diversified source of returns. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Clyde Rossouw explains why investors who buy businesses that have realisable growth – not the promise of growth - should be well placed in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Elias Erickson explains why international equities offer a diverse set of value-accretive businesses in an increasingly narrow market, presenting an attractive opportunity for active investors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
4Factor’s Rhynhardt Roodt reflects on a strong year for equity market momentum and considers where best to focus in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Following another stellar year in credit markets, the case for embracing a more diverse opportunity set has never been clearer. With traditional markets looking so expensive, investors seeking steady income and portfolio resilience should avoid following the crowd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Amid global uncertainty and shifting markets, fixed income emerges as a reliable anchor for investors. However, John Stopford sees better opportunities beyond traditional markets in 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gold shone in 2024, and the sector appears poised to maintain its appeal as an investment opportunity. George Cheveley examines the factors influencing the commodity sector in the year ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Equity markets reacted favourably to the US election result. However, Philip Saunders, Director of Ninety One’s Investment Institute reminds us that regardless of the party in power, long-term market movements are driven by fundamentals – growth matters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The prospects for oil appear positive on a five-year view, not least because US shale supply could plateau in the next few years. However, investors will need to be careful in 2025, because demand worries and supply growth add up to a bearish outlook. As portfolio manager Paul Gooden explains, there are still opportunities, but active management will be key. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode of Sustainability with Substance, Stephanie Niven is joined by Paul Ronalds, CEO of Global Ventures at Save the Children, looking at on the ground, impactful routes to delivering change across different drivers, pulling together health tech innovation, climate adaptation insurance, and decarbonising cooking facilities into a sustainability landscape, comparing opportunities and approaches across the public and private markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The conventions are over, the banners banished, and the balloons have popped. Now Kamala Harris and Donald Trump get serious in the run-up to November 5th. Without picking sides, Philip Saunders analyses this most tight of political struggles and speculates on market reaction to both possible eventualities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Inflation in the UK has ticked up while in the US it’s crept lower. It’s tempting to call that a halt in inflation’s precipitous fall is upon us because of amongst other factors, the base effect. Jason Borbora-Sheen disagrees, and even sees a possibility of continuing disinflation. The reaction by central banks will likely continue to be the focus of market participants’ attention. With this backdrop, Borbora-Sheen forward the case for bonds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Sustainable Equity analyst Eric Opara sits down with Nikki Gwilliam-Beeharee from the World Benchmarking Alliance to examine some of the challenges and opportunities of digital inclusion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The performance of developed economies and the action of central banks recently caused acute financial market tensions and volatility. What really happened, why, and was it avoidable? John Stopford looks back on a testing week and assesses the near-term prospects, with a keen eye on the background of US politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gold has been breaking records in US$ terms in 2024, and the future seems bright for the yellow metal. Fundamentals underpinning the gold price include central bank demand, US fiscal worries and the prospect of lower interest rates and the de-dollarisation of the global monetary system. Add to this the chance of another Trump presidency and gold bulls are on high alert. Iain Cunningham examines the key factors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.