Japan: we’re more convinced than ever

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Investors are increasingly turning their attention to Japan. We spent two weeks there and met dozens of companies. But which businesses look best placed?

Health and Well-Being – longer lives, healthier lives

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After a century of rapid increases, gains in life expectancy are slowing. We ask why and explore companies that can help buck the trend.

Europe’s recession was ultra-mild, in the US worse is still to come

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Interest rate rises have driven inflation down. We all hope we are close to the pivot point when
banks call a halt to hiking and begin to cut rates.

Equity outlook: Macro remains top of mind

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Global Head of Equities, Melda Mergen, on concentrated equity markets, Europe and talk of recession.

European growth has dipped, but a US recession is only postponed

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Despite a technical recession, there are many positives for Europe.

Play the AI boom through chips and shovels

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Artificial Intelligence is set to be among the defining technologies of the next decade. What’s the best way to tap-into this theme from an investment perspective?

What does a higher inflation world mean for dividends?

Heightened inflation will make it more complicated to identify sustainable dividend growers.

Identifying key sustainable themes for 2023 and beyond

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The desire for energy security coupled with decarbonisation means there is now a sense of urgency around a green transition.

Investment team updates – Market updates 1 April 2022

MarketUpdates

Latest news from around the investment desks.

The digitalisation of everything

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Our daily lives are becoming increasingly digitalised. Read our perspective on the opportunities and challenges this profound shift presents to businesses and some of the companies well placed to benefit.