by J Large | Jan 23, 2024 | Macroeconomics
The Houthi rebel attacks on vessels in the Red Sea are of significance and whilst the West seems to be in control of the Bab Al Mandab strait currently, we believe if that changes and supply chains become disrupted inflationary pressure will follow and either delay...
by J Large | Sep 26, 2023 | Macroeconomics
As global inflation rates slowly fall during 2023, we discuss the accuracy of analyst forecasts and if a ‘pivot’ from the Federal Reserve is on the horizon. The combination of elevated core inflation and the uncertain outlook for traditional assets has created a...
by J Large | May 3, 2023 | Education
After the challenging start to the year for global equities and bonds, investors are rightly re-evaluating their asset allocations. As global interest rates rise in response to significant levels of inflation, sophisticated investors are considering an updated...
by J Large | Feb 1, 2023 | Macroeconomics
The Bank of Japan is in a difficult situation and the decisions that it and its allies make over the coming months could have a wide-reaching impact on global financial markets. Twin deficits in Japan Consumers are feeling the pinch from rising food and energy prices...
by J Large | Nov 25, 2022 | Education
Investment management processes are constantly increasing in sophistication in line with improvements in technology and the professionalisation of the industry. Few remaining managers concentrate on pure return targeting with significant attention now paid to the risk...