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Quarterly markets review – Q3 2026
A look back at markets in Q3, which saw commodities perform strongly amid higher energy prices.The quarter in summary: The third quarter was marked by rising inflationary pressure amid renewed conflict in the Middle East which pushed energy prices higher once more. Commodities performed well. Developed market equities gained although emerging market equities fell slightly. […]
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How fixed income investors can potentially capitalise on Europe’s strategic autonomy
The geopolitical landscape has undergone a significant shift in recent years, with global cooperation and multilateralism giving way to a more fragmented world. Sovereignty and domestic resilience have become central to national policy agendas – not least for Europe, which needs to remain competitive and support its ‘social model’ – based on creating prosperity combined […]
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The trends defining 2026: a year that challenged assumptions
When historians look back on 2026, they may conclude it was a year that challenged several assumptions. The year began with expectations that inflation would gradually return towards central bank targets, allowing policymakers to continue easing monetary policy. That appeared a reasonable assumption at the time. Instead, investors faced a more complex backdrop. Trade policy […]
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Bridging the technology gap: How Europe is building its digital infrastructure
As Europe strives for strategic autonomy, it is ramping up investment in key technologies including artificial intelligence, semiconductors and cloud computing. This structural transformation is, in turn, creating a plethora of potential opportunities for investors. While it is widely acknowledged there is a notable gap between Europe’s overall technology ecosystem and that of the US […]
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Searching for genuinely different sources of return
The diversification challenge Diversification is one of the most familiar ideas in investing. In simple terms, it means not relying too heavily on one source of return. A portfolio can look well diversified on the surface, with exposure to many asset classes, regions and sectors, but still be driven by a small number of common […]
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US midterms: what will the outcome mean for US assets and the dollar?
In the second part of our analysis of November’s upcoming midterm elections, we look at how outcomes might impact US debt and thus the markets’ response to US assets and the dollar. Our earlier paper assessed the likelihood of Democrats retaking not only the House of Representatives but also the Senate. In any view, we see a […]
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Signals from the Future
Mathematician, author and broadcaster Professor Hannah Fry joins Scottish Mortgage manager Tom Slater to explore why the future so often surprises us – and uncover the ideas that could reshape the decade ahead. Find out more
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Why changing dynamics in the US call for a 130/30 approach
The US equity market is going through a transition. Although we expect artificial intelligence (AI) to continue driving the market, its impact is evolving. Meanwhile, other factors are exerting their influence, from higher bond yields to momentum-driven shifts, to signs of stronger earnings growth outside the tech sector. These themes all have the potential to […]
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Four different ways to play the AI theme
Key takeaways Me and the other managers of the Artemis US Select Fund are doing exactly what we did before: looking for stocks where the potential upside outweighs the potential downside by a factor of at least 2:1. Below we reveal the four groups of companies that we believe will be affected by AI in […]
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Weekly market commentary
By Life Investment Office (LIO) Last Updated:02 Oct 26 A volatile week for markets began with investors disappointed by the lack of negotiations between the US and Iran to resolve the conflict in the Middle East and officially re-open the Strait of Hormuz. Brent Crude Oil prices have fluctuated between $99 and $108 per barrel […]
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The market’s blind spot
The more concentrated markets become, the more convinced I am that investors risk overlooking some of the most important opportunities in the global economy. In recent years, a relatively small number of exceptionally successful companies have driven market returns. Today, around two-thirds of the MSCI ACWI is invested in US equities, while technology represents its […]
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Chinese innovation: what we saw on the ground
As with any investment, your capital is at risk A recent trip to China offered several reminders of how quickly the country is changing. These included an autonomous drive around Beijing, being beaten at table tennis by a robot, and seeing first-hand what ‘quick commerce’ really means. There was much to contemplate on the return […]
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