All that glitters…understanding the structural forces behind the market rally in gold
Ned Naylor-Leyland and Daniel March discuss the structural factors behind the recent surge in the price of gold and analyse the factors that could push the price even higher
Merlin Weekly Macro: Diplomatic leverage in short supply
The Jupiter Merlin team discuss the escalating conflict in the Middle East, as the US shows how little effective leverage it has over either Iran or Israel.
Are positive rates good news for Japanese equities?
Dan Carter and Mitesh Patel assess the Bank of Japan’s decision to hike interest rates. Why was the reaction so muted, and is it good or bad news for investors?
Merlin Weekly Macro: US inflation moves stubbornly sideways
The Jupiter Merlin team assess the likelihood of the Federal Reserve cutting interest rates this year given that economic data continues to raise eyebrows.
Remoteness: Accessing the best of emerging markets
Jason Pidcock and Sam Konrad discuss the theme of “remoteness” and highlight where they’re finding the most attractive emerging market opportunities in Asia Pacific.
Investing in an age of data overload
Amadeo Alentorn, lead investment manager, systematic equities, discusses how to make investment decisions in a world increasingly driven by large amounts of data.
Merlin Weekly Macro: A threat to the rules-based order
The Jupiter Merlin team assess the existential threats faced by Ukraine and Israel, and the challenges posed by nations who wilfully defy the rules-based order.
Global government bonds: opportunities & diversification in emerging markets
Vikram Aggarwal on the outlook for sovereign bonds as inflation eases, the growth of emerging market local-currency bonds and current idiosyncratic opportunities.
Merlin Weekly Macro: Interpreting the Fed’s policy signals
The Jupiter Merlin team attempt to decipher the Federal Reserve’s recent comments, which reveal much about the quandary in which the US finds itself.
Merlin Weekly Macro: The rehabilitation of The Iron Lady
The Jupiter Merlin team discuss the rehabilitation of Margaret Thatcher’s political reputation, and ask whether Rachel Reeves’s economic plans are realistic.