Will June be the month when all three of the BoE,...
The Bank of England, US Federal Reserve, and European Central Bank have maintained their interest rates this month, but market expectations are now leaning towards cutting rates in June say Azad Zangana, Senior European Economist & Strategist at Schroders.
Investing in new highs
While many investors may feel nervous about the potential for a fall, Schroders analysis of stock market returns since 1926 shows that investing at a new high can be profitable.
Fed is at cruising altitude, but still awaiting clearance to land
Investors have fastened their seatbelts in anticipation of an imminent descent in US rates. But sticky wage growth is likely to keep a cautious FOMC in a holding pattern until later in the year.
Is the future still bright for the Super-7?
Alex Tedder, the Head of Global & Thematic Equities at Schroders, states that after a strong year for the big US technology stocks, investors will be wondering what the future holds. We see some challenges, but also reasons for optimism.
Why we’ve slashed our Chinese growth forecast
Economic forecasting can be a thankless task, and the latest round of revisions to our expectations for China came with a large portion of humble pie, says David Rees, Senior Emerging Markets Economist, Schroders
Has China finally slid into a debt/deflation spiral?
Although weaker Chinese domestic demand is causing concern, this may not be the start of a long-term economic depression, writes David Rees, Senior Emerging Markets Economist at Schroders.
How should investors respond to the stock market’s dwindling status?
Companies are abandoning the stock market in their droves, yet this is the main place where savers have put their money for long-term growth, says Schroders
How ESG missteps impact future performance
Research supports the view that companies that neglect stakeholders pose greater risks to investors. In this article, Katherine Davidson, Portfolio Manager and Global Sector Specialist at Schroders, expounds on the research and emphasises why 'corporate karma' is crucial for your investment returns.
How we’re managing money in the eye of the storm
As Covid-19 changes the way we work, being flexible, supportive and resilient will be crucial.
The Chinese experience of Covid-19
Does China’s experience of Covid-19 provide a gauge of what to expect elsewhere?
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Why market predictions keep getting it wrong… and why investors should care!
What looks like forecasting skill is often just luck, writes Michael Badenhorst, Chief Investment Officer, Independent Investment Solutions.
The human edge: why AI will not replace the fiduciary advisor
Navigating the regulatory imperative of explainable AI and behavioural coaching. By Murray Anderson, Head of Retail, Prescient Investment Management.
Aligning physical health with financial security
On World Health Day, George Kolbe (Head of Life Insurance Marketing and Enablement at Momentum Life Insurance) discusses why financial health is just as critical as physical wellbeing.
The structured products balancing act
Structured products offer a broad range of solutions across risk profiles and return objectives. The key is ensuring the selected structure aligns precisely with the client’s mandate and intended outcome, writes Jason Binneman, Executive: Investments at Nedbank.

















