In the second of our ‘what investors need to know’ series, we take a look at GDP as a measurement of economic success, delve into the energy crisis and discuss what a commitment to net zero means for investors.

It’s been a difficult start to the new year for investors, with the global equity benchmark falling into so-called ‘correction’ territory. We can't say for sure when the pain will end, but for the reasons set out in this update, we are confident the correction will be short-lived.

Inflation is high but the pace of economic growth isn’t stagnating.

The final quarter of 2021 proved to be an eventful one for the global economy, with surging inflation and ongoing concerns about supply shortages. Yet markets performed relatively well over the period despite the new Omicron strain adding to the uncertainty. As we look ahead to 2022, economic indicators suggest the post-COVID recovery should continue, and so too should earnings growth.

Welcome to the Winter edition of Rathbones Review.

We thought it would be helpful to put together a list of considerations to help deputies and trustees make this important decision for their personal injury (PI) and Court of Protection (COP) clients.

Rebecca Bristow of Shoosmiths has kindly contributed a piece on statutory wills and their importance when planning for the future.

After a stunning second quarter for economic growth and corporate profits as the world started opening back up again, investor optimism has been tempered. Growth is slowing down in China, the first major economy to regain its lost output, and the global economic recovery seems to be coming off the boil too. Still, we think going from great to merely good will still be good enough.

A guide to human efforts to tackle climate change.

Considerations when selecting an investment manager

We welcomed Tikristini Olasode and Emmanuel Ezego to the business for 6 weeks during which they completed placements with Financial Planning, RUTM, Research, Marketing and the Blue Cloud Investment Management team.

Resurgent growth in the post-COVID world has rekindled talk of the next ‘supercycle’ for industrial commodities. But beneath the headlines, the reality is that this demand is likely to pale in comparison with the driver of the original supercycle.