Knowledge and Insight

Can we use the universe’s most abundant element to make a major contribution to painting the world green?

Hopes for a quiet summer were dashed by difficult-to-read economic data, swinging bond yields and holiday dramas.

Foreign investors have long regarded the Japanese stock market as akin to a samurai defeated in battle, sitting in his crumbling castle and ruminating on the bittersweet memory of his glory years.

It was about this time last year that we expressed the view that US and global recession were likely to start within the next 12 months. Yet no recession has arrived. In this video, our co-CIO Ed Smith explains why we haven’t changed our cautious outlook and positioning.

It's never too early or late to plan for your golden years by setting some goals to make the most of your savings and investments.

We take a look at the crucial role retrofitting needs to play in making buildings more sustainable, the challenges faced and the potential for investment opportunities in this area.

Rather than a slow fade, the American economy produced a surprise surge. Yet with inflation within touching distance of the 2% target, US interest rates may still peak soon.

Changes announced at the Spring 2023 budget have been confirmed and have now been put into law through Royal Assent. This shift signals an opportunity to review your pension contributions and boost your retirement pot where suitable.

We take a look at how developing new buildings is costing the earth, the innovative solutions designed to push emissions down and the long-term impact for investors.

Interest rate hikes for the US and Europe are almost certain this week. All major central banks are getting close to calling time on rate increases, but the UK is likely to be the last to do so.

Rathbones’ co-chief investment officer, Edward Smith and head of equities, Sanjiv Tumkur provide an update on the market outlook. They discuss current thinking on the wider global economy and markets, in addition to some of the key developments to watch out for over the rest of the year.

We take a look at the impact that heating and cooling buildings is having on climate change, how technology changes can improve future outcomes and what this means for long-term investors.