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Although the global economy is still experiencing the lagged effects of tighter monetary policy, business confidence has been improving over the past few months, suggesting positive momentum going into the second half of the year. Will central banks be a tailwind or a headwind?

In May, global equities rose by 4.1%, recovering April's losses, while government bonds gained 0.5%. Despite high bond yields, the Fed signaled cautious easing. Geopolitical tensions persisted in the Middle East, Ukraine, and Taiwan. Discover more in our Monthly Market Summary.

Our second Sustainability Sphere focused on the video games industry and considered how it can better drive positive social impact. Stakeholders asked how do we encourage people to play for the planet, rather than let the planet pay socially and environmentally?

Much has been made of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ technology and AI companies that have boosted the US stock market, but should we be concerned about overconcentration? In this blog we delve into the history of major companies and ask how concentrated is too concentrated?

No two retirement plans look the same, but making sure you have enough money to achieve your goals is key. Use cashflow forecasting to plan for the future, ensure you can enjoy your golden years, and take steps to preserving your wealth.

In this edition of Market Perspective we consider whether investors should be worried about rising levels of US government debt. We also examine the outlook for global inflation and how this could impact central banks’ upcoming interest rate decisions.

Global equities declined by 3.3% in April (USD terms), alongside government bonds which fell by 1.5% (USD, hedged terms).

The existing ‘non-dom’ tax regime will be abolished in April 2025. The impact on your finances depends on your existing status and how long you have held it, but non-doms should be reviewing their position now and forming a strategy for the future.

Delve into strategic portfolio construction, market insights, the rationale behind high-yield bonds, retirement planning, thematic investing, and more in Issue 13 of Mosaique Insights.

The events of the last couple of years have dramatically increased the geopolitical temperature, shifting the political discourse in favour of security. In this blog we examine the evolving nature of defence and military equipment, and what it could mean for investors.

Recent data suggest that inflation could prove persistently high for some time and limit the room for central bank easing. Despite this high-for-long path for policy stances, investors remain convinced it will not prove sufficient to derail global growth.

Oil prices are up by a fifth since January, but should we be worried this will sustain higher inflation? We consider how demand may be firming up as the depressed manufacturing sector picks up, and the impact that could have on demand for raw inputs like oil.

Global equities continued their upswing, rising by 3.1% in March (USD terms), while government bonds were also up by 0.7% (USD, hedged terms).

Democracy is said to be in crisis, but is that actually the case? And would it affect portfolios if it is? We outline why we think the global business cycle will likely remain the day-to-day driver of portfolios, regardless of what happens at the ballot box.

The Next Generation represents a dynamic force, especially in the realm of philanthropy, where innovative approaches are essential for driving positive transformations. Find out what is next for philanthropy.

Today, private debt has become a must-have alternative to bank loans for intermediate-size companies, and especially those interested in consolidating their market position and needing to use their cash to fund acquisitions.

Rothschild & Co was proud to welcome dozens of female founders to New Court for a Buy Women Built dinner to celebrate International Women’s Day, bringing together entrepreneurs from the worlds of beauty, fashion, food and drink, and other industries.

The UK Budget lacked any last-minute surprises, with no rabbit pulled from the fiscal hat during Jeremy Hunt's latest statement. In this blog we scrutinise the Office for Budgetary Responsibility's latest forecast and examine the wider economic outlook

Cash interest rates are expected to fall after rising in recent years, making the stock market a more enticing prospect. We examine the power of compounding, the volatility of the stock market and whether you should move your wealth from stocks to cash.

Stock indices rose to record levels across the globe, including the S&P 500, Euro Stoxx 600 and Nikkei 225. Regional and sector returns broadened in February, though ‘growth’ stocks continued to lead the market higher.

Politics may well affect portfolios in 2024, but we know that the business cycle certainly will. In this Market Perspective, we examine the outlook for inflation, the case for and against investing in China, and whether stocks are currently being overvalued.

Regional divergence remained significant at the end of 2023. Although the impacts of high interest rates and the withdrawal of fiscal support are expected to weigh on growth in 2024, investors are keeping their sanguine outlook as they foresee fast interest rate cuts. Yet, resilient labour markets and renewed pressures on supply chains could require a tighter monetary policy stance than expected, upsetting investors’ high hopes.

The theme of US outperformance continued in January – the S&P 500 briefly rose to a record high. ‘Growth’ and ‘cyclicals’ led the market higher, with the ‘Magnificent Seven’ stocks outperforming.

In selecting the next leader of the free world, voters in the United States face a decidedly uncompelling choice. We examine what a return to the White House for President Trump could mean for investors, and the outlook if President Biden remains in office.

While the US election is far from a foregone conclusion, opinion polls point towards to a change of leadership in the UK. However, setting any personal political sympathies aside, in what ways can a change of government affect investors and the wider economic picture?

It can be difficult to for entrepreneurs to know when to sell a business. In this article we discuss how to find the right time to conduct a business sell, how to avoid the most common mistakes and examine the different sale options available to company owners.

If you’ve received a large sum of money from the sale of a business, an inheritance or a sudden windfall, here are the options for your cash in the short term

The US regulator has approved the first Bitcoin ETF, but will this move signal the end of the cryptocurrency ‘boom and bust’ cycle? We examine the changing role of crypto, and whether it should be considered a digital currency or an investment opportunity.

Global financial conditions have eased based on confidence that inflation will fall further and central banks will ease their monetary policies without a significant fall in economic activity. This wave of optimism has been boosted by the resilience of the US economy and the surprising shift in the Federal Reserve’s communication. Is the US the canary in the coal mine?