
Summary Q3 2026
In January, we titled our outlook “A Year for Prudent Optimism”, expecting portfolios to make steady progress. Optimism was grounded in robust investment in US

In January, we titled our outlook “A Year for Prudent Optimism”, expecting portfolios to make steady progress. Optimism was grounded in robust investment in US

Half time chat. As the whistle blows for half-time in 2026, we head back to the dressing room for a slice of orange and a

A Narrower Path We began this year with an Investment Strategy titled “A Year for Prudent Optimism”. At the time, our view was that portfolios could

In the last strategy our view was portfolios could continue to make steady progress, supported by ongoing investment in areas such as technology, particularly in

Macro: The global economy remains in a stable, but low growth cycle. Growth is holding up better than feared, with Bloomberg Consensus forecasts of global

A Year for Prudent Optimism The New Year is upon us—resolutions may already be wavering, but our commitment to navigating markets remains steadfast! If you

Infrastructure is now a critical growth story for the global economy. From data centres powering artificial intelligence (AI) to building the grids needed to support

The global economy continues to be characterised by slow growth and increasing uncertainty. While some sectors are showing some resilience, tariffs, inflation, and geopolitical risks

Autumn and the leaves are beginning to fall For me, the Autumn months have become a time of reflection, marked by both caution and a

On the surface, the only thing seemingly more in demand than gold right now is a Radiohead ticket, so it is unsurprising to see the
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