Knowledge and Insight - Economy

The US S&P 500 stock market index broke through 5,000 for the first time, hitting a record high last week as investors shrugged off worries that interest rates may not fall as fast as many had hoped.

America’s Magnificent Seven tech titans drove equity gains last year, but the latest earnings results have been less than magnificent for some. Can they repeat their performance in 2024?

US jobs strength pushes back interest rate cut forecasts yet further. Meanwhile, higher rates and changing business needs keeps squeezing commercial property.

No change to monetary policy is expected this week, but investors will be eager for any clue about the Bank of England’s thoughts on inflation and interest rate cuts.

UK retail sales slumped in December while inflation went in the other direction. Is the UK now in recession, albeit the mildest of the mild?

Pessimism about UK equities is widely held. If it’s based on misconceptions, this could be opening up an opportunity.

Rathbones’ co-chief investment officer, Edward Smith and head of equities, Sanjiv Tumkur share their views on the key questions facing investors and the market impact of the Magnificent Seven US tech giants.

Housing costs make up a big part of people’s spending, yet they can often obscure what’s going on with inflation.

A gruelling year for investors actually delivered decent returns. But how much of that strong performance is in anticipation of 2024?

Our lead article to begin the new year takes a look at the tech companies known as the Magnificent Seven. Will these 'superheroes' drive market returns again in 2024?

Why investing in UK property is not always as safe as houses.

In late October 2023, the UK government backed calls for a global moratorium on deep-sea mining over concerns about its impact on the environment, after dozens of British scientists signed a letter entreating Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to do so.