Mark Nichols and Phil Macartney discuss what the improved economic backdrop in Europe means for their European Growth strategy
Jon Wallace looks at the impact that a moderation in inflation, and structurally higher energy prices, are having on environmental solutions businesses.
The Merlin team discuss the Federal Reserve’s shift in policy, political arguments in the US and EU, and ask what happens beyond the Covid economic recovery.
The Jupiter Merlin team ask whether support for Ukraine is strengthening or wavering in the West, and what might the end game be for this devastating conflict?
Are we about to push reset on the global monetary system? Since 2008 the revolution in central bank policy has been extraordinary and fiat currencies, totally reliant on trust, have been undermined arguably to breaking point. Can fiat currencies endure? If not, then could the world turn to a combination of ancient assets (gold, silver) and the ultra-modern (crypto)? In this special event Ned Naylor-Leyland, Head of Gold & Silver is joined by Daniel Masters, chairman of digital asset platform CoinShares, for a lively and informative discussion.
The Jupiter Merlin team examine what has already been a rollercoaster year in bond markets.
Jupiter’s Independent Funds Team look at the implication of the UK’s sharp reduction in capital gains tax allowance and how that may affect portfolio management.
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At the heart of our investment philosophy sits a very simple belief: the price you pay for an asset matters. |
Adam Darling says a global recession looks probable and may bring opportunities in high yield bonds for active investors.
This week has been one of targeted fiscal heavy lifting, particularly in the European Union. One of the ironies of the current impasse between the EU and the UK in concluding a free trade agreement is the EU’s insistence that its strict rules on state aid provision must be adhered to by the UK so as not to give British companies a competitive advantage (or, more accurately, not to put EU companies at a disadvantage). Announced a while ago, Italy’s flag-carrying airline Alitalia has already been bailed out, as has KLM-Air France by both the Dutch and French governments.
Mark Nichols says European companies are reporting positive trends on demand, pricing and the impact of China’s reopening.
Harry Richards, Fund Manager, explains why investment grade offers abundant opportunities in a credit picker’s market.
Adam Darling says a global recession looks probable and may bring opportunities in high yield bonds for active investors.
In this edition of Active Minds, Matthew Morgan looks at the tug of war between aggressive policy action and optimistic sentiment, and the prevailing uncertain risks of the pandemic’s continued economic and societal impact. Elsewhere, Alastair Gunn looks at the factors underpinning equity markets and whether M&A can make a comeback, Avinash Vazirani looks at India’s experience navigating the Covid-19 crisis so far, while George Fox looks at Japan’s role as a source of income in these tough markets.
The Jupiter Merlin team look at the bond market’s thundering herd, inflation’s confounding data and the US Debt Ceiling’s steady rise.
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This is a market environment in which remarkable events are still commonplace, and the sudden collapse of the oil price below zero, meaning producers had to pay in order to get oil taken off their hands, is that latest example of that. |
Niall Gallagher examines Europe’s donut economy – where growth in periphery countries outpaces the core – and how disparity in energy prices could be driving this.
Ariel Bezalel, Head of Strategy, and Harry Richards, Fund Manager, Fixed Income, explain where they have been snapping up credit opportunities, while remaining alert to the risks often concealed in bear market rallies.
Ariel Bezalel and Harry Richards outline how their strategy adapted tactically to market conditions in 2025, and how its positioned for the future. Marketing Communication. Capital at risk.
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From an investment standpoint one of the business casualties of Covid-19 was predicted to be corporate dividends. |