The answers to all these questions, and more, are in the latest edition of the Redburn Atlantic Review which analyses Spain’s recent economic growth, explores opportunities in the Buy Now Pay Later sector and explains how booksellers are defying the ‘death of the book’.
Asset Management: Monthly Macro Insights - September 2026
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.
Back to the future
In recent years, Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken centre stage, fuelled by spectacular promises and applications that are now very much a reality. We have already noted on several occasions that this revolution is underpinned by less visible building blocks, such as strategic metals, data centres and electricity grids. Recent developments invite us to broaden that perspective even further.
Corporate cash: the decision
Many business owners accumulate cash without a clear strategy. By separating operational, reserve and surplus capital, businesses can improve resilience, reduce concentration risk, manage tax considerations more effectively, and ensure excess cash supports longer-term business and personal objectives.
Rothschild & Co appoints Brent Surber to lead its Private Capital Markets capabilities in North America
Rothschild & Co appoints Brent Surber to lead its Private Capital Markets capabilities in North America
Japan – beyond the carry trade
Japan’s yen has weakened sharply, reviving concerns over carry-trade unwinding and global market volatility. Yet Japan’s stronger growth, rising wages, higher inflation, corporate reforms, and improving shareholder focus suggest a structural economic revival, though sustained profitability remains the key test.
From sowing to growing: cultivating value in regenerative agriculture
With soil degradation threatening food security, regenerative agriculture offers proven solutions. Success depends on valuing nature, supporting farmers, empowering consumers, and aligning incentives across policymakers, businesses, investors and growers.