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Columbia Threadneedle Investments: All The Small Things – what’s happened to small cap?
In the past few years and in most major markets, small cap returns have been trounced by their larger peers.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Life under Labour: what is the macro background for the new Government, their likely budget plans and the impact on the economy?
After inheriting a dire fiscal position how will Labour deliver economic growth? We take a closer look at their options and plans.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Multi-Manager Perspectives: A good week for Keir Starmer. A very bad week for Joe Biden.
It has been a very busy fortnight dominated by news from politics, in the US, France and of course the UK with the general election yesterday.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: ESG Viewpoint: Nature Positive commitments: separating the green from greenwash
We outline six attributes of a good Nature Positive commitment and assess how a range of companies are stacking up.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: A fine time to lock in higher bond yields
Over the past three or so years index yields have risen from 1.5% to 5.7%, and with expectations that central banks will soon cut rates there is 'value' in locking in this level of income.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Back to basics: why the time is right for a return to multi-asset
The great reset in bond yields and the prospect of inflation falling further means multi-asset is once again an attractive option for investors seeking a smoother return profile.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: US elections: the Inflation Reduction Act and the risk of repeal
A full reversal is considered unlikely, but we believe the possibility of a partial repeal, which could see tax credits and funding programmes weakened, is underappreciated. Here is how Columbia Threadneedle will assess this risk and the potential implications for the most exposed sectors.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: A tough fiscal reality awaits new government
A record year for elections – but what do they mean for markets?
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Human capital – supply: the impact of demographic transition on investments
Working populations are in decline, with the demographic dividend that has supported economic growth in many developed markets under threat. This will have a direct impact on the firms in which we invest.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Register now: All change? What the election results mean for economies and markets
With opinion polls suggesting a Labour victory at the UK election on July 4, Steven Bell, EMEA Chief Economist, will set out the economic and fiscal background that the new government will face, discuss likely tax and spending plans and look ahead to the Presidential race across the Atlantic.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Multi-Manager People’s Perspectives - A reminder not to be guided by opinion polls
A busy fortnight in global politics, with elections in South Africa, Mexico and India all delivering the expected winners, but still moving markets thanks to the nuances in the results.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Are we heading for the Goldilocks scenario?
The difficult economic balance of “not too hot, not too cold” needs inflation to fall to target while the economy keeps growing, allowing for rate cuts. Here’s why we think it could happen.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Pensions Watch 30
In this edition of Pensions Watch, we look at the considerable risks and challenges the decumulation decision-making process poses and how we might solve for these if more optimal retirement outcomes are to become the norm.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Multi-Manager People’s Perspectives – US inflation data still not compatible with interest rate cuts
It has been a busy fortnight with the economic data, and market mood dominated by the US inflation data.
Columbia Threadneedle: Decarbonising Steel: redefining the value chain and the role of iron ore miners
The need to decarbonise is driving innovation in the steel sector, which in turn is reshaping the global value chain for one of its key inputs – iron ore.
Columbia Threadneedle: Multi-Manager People’s Perspectives – Rate cuts: postponed in the US, on track in Europe
It has been a busy week of news flow, much of which has reinforced the current narrative around the path for monetary policy, with interest rates set to stay on hold for an extended period.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Rate cuts to start in June
In Europe, a June cut is likely – but what about the UK and US?.
Columbia Threadneedle: Multi-Manager People’s Perspectives: More reasons for the Fed not to cut interest rates
Markets breathe a sigh of relief over the lack of further escalation in the Middle East – but the focus returns to the sticky US inflation theme.
Columbia Threadneedle: Interest rate cuts back on the agenda
Pessimism about the prospects for US interest rates cuts has been growing steadily as 2024 has developed. But there was a big change last Friday.
Columbia Threadneedle: Rana Plaza 11 years on
2013’s disaster served as a wake-up call to the garment industry. How have factory conditions changed and how are we tackling related risks through engagement?
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Regulation set to supercharge push on plastics
Voluntary recycled plastic goals haven't really worked, but markets representing 30% of global GDP now have firm targets. How will companies and investors cope?
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: In search of sustainability – following Highway 101
Travelling down the US west coast we met 25 companies in five days. Learn more about the tech and healthcare businesses shaping our future.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Is interest rate pessimism overdone?
The European Central Bank looks set to cut in June and there are reasons to believe the US and UK won’t be too far behind.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Is the US economy running too hot to allow the Fed to cut rates?
It has been a tougher week for equities and bonds, particularly in the US, as economic data once again weakens the narrative around interest rate cuts being just around the corner.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Yet more reasons for the US not to cut interest rates
It has been another difficult week in financial markets as investors continue to reassess the trajectory for interest rates, in the US in particular.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: The first cut is the easiest
With real rates rising as inflation falls, we explain why central banks should consider cutting interest rates soon.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Game on Inflation
Leading indicators imply falling UK inflation could be sustained. This, and rate cuts in Europe and the US, raise the odds of an easing in the UK.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: ESG Viewpoint: Emerging responsible investment trends in Asia
The appetite for responsible investing is growing in Asia, as regulations evolve and client demand increases.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: Will sticky inflation stop the US cutting interest rates?
Disappointing data has dampened expectations around US rate cuts. We think that pessimism is overdone and explain why.
Columbia Threadneedle Investments: The very hungry caterpillar – eating its way to growth
The UK stock market has attracted the attention of private equity buyers. We take a closer look at valuations and a growing trend for share buybacks.