Asset Management: Monthly Macro Insights - February 2026
The global economy enters 2026 navigating an unusual mix of resilience and structural tension, reflecting the enduring capacity of firms and households to absorb shocks. The key question is how long headwinds from shifting trade policies, geopolitical uncertainty, and weakening labour markets can continue to be offset by tailwinds from surging business investment and ongoing fiscal and monetary support.
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by Marc-Antoine Collard, Chief Economist and Head of Economic Research
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Chips: Moore spending
Strategy Blog
Despite renewed Middle East tensions and oil price spikes, a bigger market question is whether AI investment momentum can justify soaring capital expenditure. Demand remains strong, but investors are increasingly focused on adoption, monetisation and funding sustainability, raising concerns over future earnings, valuations and capital discipline.
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Rothschild & Co receives five major awards at Euromoney's Awards for Excellence 2026
Awards
Global Advisory has been recognised with five prestigious awards at this year’s Euromoney's Awards for Excellence.
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Politics on the beach
Strategy Blog
Populism is reshaping politics across the US and Europe, drawing parties away from the traditional centre. Rather than left versus right, voters increasingly divide along establishment versus anti-establishment lines, creating opportunities for populist movements and challenging conventional political assumptions.
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Rothschild & Co’s UK Wealth Management business continues to strengthen its regional presence with appointment of Samantha Beach in Manchester
Press releases
Rothschild & Co’s UK Wealth Management business continues to strengthen its regional presence with appointment of Samantha Beach in Manchester.
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Growth Equity Update
Insights
The 52nd Growth Equity Update from Patrick Wellington, Vice-Chairman of Equity Advisory.
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Monetary policy - behind the curtain
Strategy Blog
Interest rate expectations have shifted markedly in 2026, with markets now anticipating higher rates amid persistent inflation, economic resilience and more hawkish central banks. Despite this, strong AI-driven earnings have supported equities.
