Insights

June 2017

The underestimated perils of deglobalisation

Toby Nangle

Global Co-Head of Asset Allocation and Head of Multi-Asset, EMEA

Toby Nangle argues that globalisation's achievements, and the degree to which we rely on them, are underestimated. If globalisation is stopped, as populist politicians in both the US and Europe have threatened, this would fundamentally change the rules of the game for companies, workers and investors alike. In such a scenario, likely to produce few winners, stock picking would become harder as the dynamics we have understood to date would change. 

June 2017

The long unwinding road of quantitative easing

Mark Burgess

CIO EMEA and Global Head of Equities

Mark Burgess argues that an unwinding of QE could cause increased volatility in the markets and a fight for remaining liquidity, as the supply of government bonds starts to disappear. QE has served its purpose of being a life raft for many of the largest economies and now central banks must start to go back towards the norm of pre-crisis levels, so that they have ammunition to tackle the inevitable next crisis.

June 2017

Asset Allocation Monthly

Maya Bhandari

Portfolio Manager, Multi-Asset

UK earnings forecasts unchanged despite headwinds. Developments in the UK have led us to renew our focus on the region in recent weeks, amidst the start of Brexit negotiations and the general election. 

June 2017

Go for consistency of returns, not spectacular returns

Colin Moore

Global Chief Investment Officer

Colin Moore discusses where he sees investment opportunities and risks in today's markets, and why he believes investors value a consistent approach to investing now more than ever. 

June 2017

What will end the search for yield?

Jim Cielinski

Global Head of Fixed Income

Jim Cielinski points out that the insatiable appetite for yield has prompted investors to take on ever more exposure to the higher yielding areas of the bond market.

June 2017

Government lifeline for Venetian banking gondola

FIXED INCOME DESK

In Credit - Weekly Snapshot

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.

June 2017

UK election reaction

Columbia Threadneedle Investments

 

Following the surprise UK election result of a hung parliament, our senior investors  consider the implications for markets, economies and Brexit.

June 2017

Investment Themes

Mark Burgess

CIO EMEA and Global Head of Equities

In this month's Investment Themes video, Mark Burgess, Chief Investment Officer, EMEA, and Global Head of Equities, discusses:

  • The US growth outlook
  • Earnings upgrades in Europe
  • The credit cycle
  • Commodity prices
  • Style rotations in equity markets

May 2017

Fixed Income Update

David Oliphant

Executive Director

Watch David Oliphant, Executive Director, as he provides the latest fixed income update. 

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