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    August market update: Our CIO explains recent market movements

    Over the past week or so, we’ve witnessed significant market volatility, with sharp movements in US and Japanese equities. Let’s delve into the details and explore what might be driving these fluctuations. Several factors have contributed to the recent market turmoil. As the dust settles, three primary reasons stand out. First, earnings concerns in some […]

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    Our 10 essential summer beach books

    As we head to the beach for a much-needed break, we wanted to share with you our team’s top summer reading recommendations, as we do every summer. Given the recent political, economic, and social turmoil in the news, we believe it’s more important than ever to remain informed and curious about the complex nature of […]

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    Hot TV shows for a perfect summer

    As the temperatures soar, there’s no better time to dive into some quality TV. This summer’s lineup of must-watch series has something for everyone. We’ve curated a list of the best shows to keep you entertained all summer long.  Elementary – NOW TV Praised by critics, this TV series follows a crime-solving duo cracking the […]

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    We put current market volatility into context

    We’ve seen equity market volatility pick up sharply over the past few days and wanted to put these moves into context.  What’s happening? We think that global investors are concerned about the health of the US economy, after a couple of weaker-than-expected data releases. Specifically, last Thursday, we saw the ISM manufacturing survey, and on […]

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    Recent global market volatility & all the week’s latest news

    European stock markets continue to show signs of weakness after a turbulent week, influenced by fears of a recession in the United States and declines in Asian markets. Weak U.S. employment data, along with disappointing tech sector earnings, have heightened concerns that the U.S. economy is slowing down. Investors are particularly disappointed that the Federal […]

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    AI and investing in the new tech revolution

    Technological revolutions follow a sequence: they start with a disruptive “installation phase” where new tech innovations emerge and rattle the status quo. They then go through a critical “turning point”, marked by economic downturns and societal adjustments, and are finally followed by a “deployment phase”, where those technologies mature, integrate into daily life, and drive […]

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    What does the BoE rate cut mean for you?

    On Thursday, the Bank of England chose to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 5%, to finally break ranks and be the first to move. It has been long awaited that central banks would start cutting interest rates; however, strong labour markets and falling inflation have meant that this has continued to be pushed back.  […]

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