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The Weekly Brief
  • 10 hours ago

The Bank of England (BoE) is in a challenging position as the UK economy battles with still-sticky inflation and questions around the growth outlook. Last week’s data showed headline inflation acce...

US-Iran update: Geography still matters
  • 21 Jun 2026

Thoughts from Western Asset on the closing of the Straight of Hormuz (again).

Singapore markets in transition: rethinking the role of equities, REITs and bonds
  • 19 Jun 2026

In a higher inflation and interest rate environment, we believe Singapore equities may be comparatively well positioned against REITs and bonds, supported by earnings growth and structural policy t...

The week in markets: Relief builds as tensions fade
  • 19 Jun 2026

A wave of relief swept investors this week, as easing tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices lower and improved confidence, helping markets regain momentum.

REASSURINGLY DIVIDED: WHY THE AI-DRIVEN ECONOMIC DISPARITY SHOULDN’T CONCERN INVESTORS
  • 19 Jun 2026

Economists and strategists have long been taught that the US economy is dominated by consumers, and of course this is borne out by the well-established contribution of consumption to economic growt...

Market Flash: Peace piece: Is the Middle East heading toward a lull?
  • 19 Jun 2026

•    Energy prices fell and markets rose after the US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding. •    In the US, new Fed chairman Kevin Warsh left rates unchanged but had to withdraw mention of...

UK SDR Consumer Facing Disclosure
  • 19 Jun 2026

Bank of England: On hold and keeping its options open
  • 19 Jun 2026

The Bank of England’s monetary policy committee (MPC) voted to hold Bank Rate at 3.75%. The vote, in line with consensus, was 7-2 with Huw Pill and Megan Greene voting for a rate rise.  

Debt, Geopolitics, and Humanoid Robotics: Unlocking Productivity in a Changing World
  • 19 Jun 2026

Explore one of our recent reports, which navigates the geopolitical race for humanoid dominance.