They say a week is a long time in politics and the same can be said for financial markets. On Friday 5th June, the US announced the change in payroll figures, which appeared to show a sharp rebound in job creation from the previous month.
Whilst the title of this article may be a little tongue-in-cheek, there have been some genuine conversations within the RSMR team about how the future of fund manager research may change as a result of the current social and business restrictions and how the duration of lockdown could lead to permanent changes.
It’s funny what we miss when we suddenly find ourselves in a completely unfamiliar situation. The social distancing that we’re all living with (is it pessimistic of me to assume that we’re still in lockdown when this article goes to print?) means that my usual weekly routine of travelling around the country has become a distant memory.
A long weekend city break has been the preserve of many a traveller and with that comes the ability to indulge in the cultural offerings of the chosen destination. Many of us have packed our bags to immerse ourselves in the culinary, architectural and cultural experiences of cities, both domestically and internationally. However, the onset of travel restrictions, coupled with the uncertainty overshadowing travel post the current crisis, have made this previously easily accessible pastime something that we can only look forward to, or reminisce about. Or could there be another way?
