Against a backdrop of resilience of the global economy and the rise of artificial intelligence, Didier Bouvignies, General Partner and CIO at Rothschild & Co Asset Management, reflects on the key drivers behind the first-half market rally and shares his outlook for the second half.
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.
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.
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.