Concentration, credibility and the importance of understanding risk
Johanna Kyrklund, Group CIO and CEO Public Markets at Schroders, delves into the credibility of the Federal Reserve and debt sustainability, as well as artificial intelligence (AI).
A “super El Niño” threatens waves of commodity-driven inflation into 2027
A potentially strong El Niño in 2026, shifting global rainfall and coming on top of fertiliser supply disruption, could push next year’s food inflation into double-digits, writes David Rees (Head of Global Economics, Schroders) and Sandeep Jaggi (Analyst Emerging Markets Debt & Commodities, Schroders).
How serious are the spillover risks from private credit to public...
Problems in direct lending, the $2-trillion sector of the broader private credit market, are worrying investors in public markets. Are they right to worry asks Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders?
Geopolitical risk can’t be forecast but investors can control their instincts
Rather than focusing on daily headlines and social media posts, investors need to view geopolitical shifts in a broader context, writes Johanna Kyrklund, CIO, Schroders.
Private Markets Outlook Q2 2026: five key takeaways for wealth investors
Private markets offer resilience and opportunity amid volatility, disruption and structural change, writes Nils Rode, Chief Investment Officer, Schroders Capital.
Building diversified portfolios for uncertain times
Recent weeks have been riddled with uncertainty caused by the conflict in Iran and the significant impact on energy supplies. At the same time, we are dealing with unprecedented AI disruption, with uncertain consequences for labour markets and business models.
Anatomy of an ‘almost’ bubble
What impact could big tech and AI have on the investment landscape and what is the potential for a market bubble to have a major effect on affect investment portfolios?
Is everything becoming AI – and how can you respond without...
How can investors guard against the concentration risk of the technology/AI narrative without giving up equity exposure?
Multi-Asset Outlook 2026: Bright beams through stormy seas
Investors keep asking us, is the wild ride over? Unfortunately, we think not.
Outlook 2026: Robust earnings and ongoing investment in new technologies may...
Investors in developed markets still face high valuations, policy uncertainty and concentrated sector leadership, but supportive elements such as resilient earnings and advancements in AI could offer meaningful upside.
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