Market &
Investment
Views
Our perspectives on current financial markets, economic developments and the key factors shaping the investment environment.
Q1 2023 The rebound of growth and tech
A review of the rebound in growth and technology stocks in early 2023, following the significant market adjustments of 2022, and the factors influencing changing market leadership.
A simple summary on recent Equity Valuations
An examination of equity valuations in the context of inflation, interest rates, corporate earnings, geopolitical developments and changing economic conditions.
Markets in view of Q4 2022 : Can investors endure more losses? Will they be rewarded?
A review of the market environment in late 2022, focusing on inflation, monetary policy, economic uncertainty and the factors influencing equity-market expectations.
How can this Bear market end ? A summary
An examination of the economic and market conditions surrounding the 2022 bear market, including inflation, monetary tightening and the potential factors influencing a change in market direction.
FED resolution to fight inflation: The short and medium term
A discussion of the Federal Reserve’s response to inflation and the potential short- and medium-term implications of tighter monetary policy for economic growth and financial markets.
Perfect storm and patience
A discussion of the Federal Reserve’s response to inflation and the potential short- and medium-term implications of tighter monetary policy for economic growth and financial markets.
Inflation and the Supply curve
An examination of persistent inflation, supply-side pressures and monetary-policy expectations, and how these factors were influencing financial markets in 2022.
Market Comment August 2021
A review of economic and market developments in the summer of 2021, including the evolving pandemic, economic activity and the principal risks affecting the outlook.
Interest rates and Earnings : March 2021 experience and Tactical Investment ideas
An examination of the relationship between interest rates, corporate earnings and equity valuations, with particular attention to the sensitivity of growth stocks to changes in discount rates.
Year 2020 in Retrospect
A retrospective on an exceptional year for the global economy and financial markets, examining the pandemic shock, market volatility and some of the investment lessons arising from the period.
The Virus through our Investment Lenses
An examination of the economic and financial-market effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and the extraordinary uncertainty faced by investors during 2020.
Early July 2020 thoughts
A review of financial-market conditions in mid-2020 as economies began reopening, with attention to pandemic developments, economic expectations and market sentiment.
Market Comment May 2020
A review of market and economic conditions during the early stages of the COVID-19 crisis, including the factors influencing investor expectations and financial-market developments.
2019 in Retrospect
A review of the principal economic and financial-market developments of 2019 and the factors that influenced asset prices during the year.
December 2019
An assessment of the economic and market environment at the end of 2019, considering the developments and uncertainties influencing the investment outlook.
Market Comment Q3 2019
A review of financial-market conditions during the third quarter of 2019 and the economic, monetary and geopolitical factors influencing investor sentiment.
May 2019-Be fearful when others are greedy
A discussion of market sentiment, valuation and investor behaviour, examining how periods of optimism and pessimism can influence financial-market decisions.
The views and information presented are for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice or a recommendation. Investment decisions should take into account each investor’s objectives, financial circumstances, risk tolerance, liquidity requirements and investment horizon.

















