As the global economy continues to de-leverage, the next decade looks likely to be a period of weak growth and low interest rates, punctuated by bouts of heightened instability and crisis.
A wave of austerity fatigue is sweeping across Europe. On the 6th of May, both France and Greece held important elections that have the potential to change the shape of the eurozone, and both returned a very clear message that voters are against austerity.
The ECB keeps interest rates on hold at 1%. Despite widespread recession, bank president Mario Draghi says there will be no rate cut or stimulus any time soon.
Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sports and the Olympics, on what the Olympics mean for Britain
US growth: Should we be more optimistic?
The euro crisis: fundamental divergence
Eurozone: Momentum subsides as elections loom
What is the best way to add risk back to portfolios?
Today's announcement by the UK Pensions Regulator brings some disappointment, but also some breathing space for trustees and sponsors.
The latest market commentary and outlook from Schroders Private Bank
Jessica Ground discusses the how the UK earnings' season is shaping up...
It will be remarkable if the Bank of England does not respond with more Quantitative Easing. We expect an additional £50 billion next month.
In this paper, we explore the drivers and implications of the recent uptick in fertility rates in Western Europe, assessing the potential for a ‘new demographic transition’ in the developed world.
Markets are notoriously fickle in the short term. But more than ever since mid 2011, they have been reacting to the most immediate macro events of the day. Their focus has swung from one event to another, each with an equally short time horizon.
Robert Farago outlines his investment conclusions about gold following the recent presentation from Jill Leyland at the Schroders Secular Market Forum, in which she examined how gold’s purchasing power has remained broadly consistent through the ages.
With strong growth in offshore renminbi bonds recently, what is the investment proposition for them as near-term expectations of currency appreciation fall?
Has the proliferation of short-term company and macroeconomic data distorted the true picture of companies' financial positions?
At the latest Schroders’ Secular Market Forum, guest speaker Jill Leyland explored gold’s history and how its purchasing power has remained broadly consistent through the ages.
With a significant wave of early DC pension scheme members now approaching ‘middle age’, we discuss the importance of understanding the different stages of a member’s route to retirement and the investment risks that they are exposed to, particularly in the crucial later stages of accumulation.
As its own economy emerges from the trauma of 2011, how well-placed is Japan to benefit from the gradual improvements in the global economy?
Keith Wade discusses the outlook for the global economy.
Virginie Maisonneuve told CNBC, 'the LTRO was needed to really help the system go forward. We know this is an adjustment process that is going to be very long and we needed that injection of liquidity in order to get by'.
Global: Déjà vu - are we heading for a re-run of 2011?
UK: Micro tinkering, macro boost
It is fair to say that 2011 was not the most auspicious year for global equity markets. The exuberant rallies, characteristic of markets in 2009 and 2010, made several flash appearances last year, but it was a much choppier picture overall and the overarching mood was one of caution and risk aversion.
The Bank of England will surely react by increasing the amount of quantitative easing - if not at the next meeting then certainly by May.
An in-depth look at Wednesday's Budget and its impact on the UK economy.
There is a distinction to be made between normal times and what we have seen so far, which is a pretty classic textbook multiple expansion-led rally against a backdrop of better economic data.
Manish Bhatia looks at how investors should position themselves for the next phase of India’s economic cycle and discusses whether the worst is now over for the country’s equities.
China’s economic development has become one of the most important focal points for investors throughout the world. Its recent efforts to deflate (but not explode) this rapidly growing nation’s housing ‘bubble’ has attracted global attention and anxiety.
Azad Zangana joins a panel of experts to discuss the UK economy and Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne's budget. They speak with Maryam Nemazee on Bloomberg Television.
Could integrating environmental, social and governance factors into investment analysis add value to your portfolio?
Facing pressure from both sides of the coalition government, George Osborne delivered another neutral set of fiscal plans in his third budget as Chancellor. However, unlike his first two budgets, his strategy of shifting the tax burden on to the rich, and promoting pro-business and growth strategies seems to be more cohesive.
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