Macro

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The Weekly Brief
  • 11 May 2026

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...

Inside the markets | Helping you guide clients
  • 11 May 2026

Looking at market trends, political developments, the macroeconomic landscape and the impact it has on market volatility, stay ahead with expert commentary.

From the US Market Desk: What a move!
  • 11 May 2026

Get ready each week with high-conviction insights that go beyond media headlines.

Middle East conflict: Ten weeks on
  • 11 May 2026

Weekly update on the Iran conflict: assessing ceasefire developments, Strait of Hormuz trade flows, and global market reactions. Explore key scenarios, economic implications, and strategic insights...

ABS: A portfolio diversifier for volatile times
  • 11 May 2026

With the Middle East conflict clouding the outlook for inflation and interest rates, TwentyFour Asset Management’s Doug Charleston explains why asset-backed securities (ABS) could be a valuable div...

Global Macro Insights: April 2026
  • 11 May 2026

The Middle East conflict dominated April headlines, keeping oil prices elevated. However, the Templeton Global Macro team observed that risk sentiment improved: the US dollar weakened, US Treasury...

Muzinich Weekly Market Comment: A brief history of the US dollar
  • 11 May 2026

Markets remain in risk-on mode, but recent US dollar weakness is prompting a closer look at its role in the global system. This week, we revisit the history of the dollar to understand what may lie...

US labor data improve but risks remain ahead
  • 11 May 2026

US labor data surprised to the upside last week, but mixed signals remain. Canada’s labor market stayed weak, while Australia signaled a pause before further tightening.

IFM Investors, super funds welcome UK Supers Unit to deepen investment partnership
  • 11 May 2026

Industry superannuation and pension fund owned IFM Investors today welcomed the UK Government’s creation of a dedicated Supers Unit within the UK Office for Investment (OFI) – a new point of contac...