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With Budget speculation intensifying ahead of 28 October, investors should avoid reacting to rumours alone, while reviewing potential tax planning opportunities around CGT, IHT, pensions, property and investment structures.

Rothschild & Co today announced that Pablo Hernandez Schmidt-Tophoff has joined its Global Advisory business as Managing Director, Head of Houston and Head of Energy Services & Decarbonization, North America.

Investments linked to artificial intelligence continue to support global growth, but they are also contributing to a sustained rise in long-term interest rates. At the same time, geopolitical tensions and uncertainty surrounding the Federal Reserve’s communication are maintaining a more fragile economic environment.

Fiscal debates focus on debt and deficits, but government size may matter more. While debt shows little link to bond yields, higher taxes and spending can affect competitiveness, growth and economic efficiency.

France’s political uncertainty and fiscal pressures have unsettled markets, widening bond spreads and weakening the euro. While risks remain elevated ahead of 2027 elections, France’s challenges stop short of a sovereign debt crisis.

This Quarterly Letter explores how emotions and behavioural biases can undermine investment decisions. It highlights the importance of discipline, perspective and a clear long-term purpose in preserving and growing wealth through market uncertainty.

Rothschild & Co Wealth Management UK recently hosted an intimate networking dinner to encourage the conversations and connections that rarely happen in the day-to-day demands of building a business.

Global Advisory named ‘Financial Adviser of the Year’ by Mergermarket

Despite recent resilience, UK consumers face mounting pressure from higher energy and food prices, potential tax rises and higher interest rates, all of which could weaken discretionary spending and economic activity this winter.

In the September 2026 Redburn Review, Rothschild & Co Redburn analysts take a closer look at some of the assumptions shaping today's markets.

The geostrategic context will continue to reshape the business environment, and the pace and complexity of events will only accelerate; for business leaders, that is now the norm.

Markets are navigating geopolitical uncertainty, shifting interest-rate expectations and the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. Resilient economic activity, healthy corporate profitability and continued technology investment remain supportive, although higher oil prices, rising bond yields and political risks highlight the value of a measured, long-term investment approach.