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The Weekly Brief
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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...

Multi-asset chart of the month for February: The Magnificent Two
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The “Magnificent Seven” begin to split as two tech giants break away from the pack.

Proxy Voting Outlook: Spotlight Turns to Governance in Transition Year
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–36% decline in total shareholder proposals for S&P 1500 companies in 2025 41% rate of support for shareholder proposals on governance i...

Material Matters: Digging into Commodities
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From gold’s surge to oil’s evolving dynamics, commodities are once again commanding investors’ attention. In this episode of Fixing Your Interest, we break down what’s driving the asset class and w...

What’s beyond the Top 60 in Canada?
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Canada’s investment landscape is often defined by the S&P/TSX 60, the benchmark that comprises the nation’s largest companies. These larger-cap companies—predominantly Financials and Energy firms—t...

Asset Allocation update - February 2026
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2026 has thus far seen geopolitical events, from Venezuela and Iran to Greenland, attracting attention. Headlines about tariffs and questions over the independence of the US Federal Reserve have co...

LDI market review and outlook – January 2026, Political risk to the fore
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Despite political alarums jolting markets; regulatory change, political news-flow or war-mongering rhetoric; overall the impact on markets has been relatively benign.

One-off budget boost for UK doesn’t change our outlook on Gilts
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News of governments achieving their budgetary objectives or borrowing less than market forecasts has been a rarity in the last few decades. The UK Public Sector Finances report, published by the Of...

Full Speed Ahead: Energy Demand Overpowers Policy Shifts
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As policy uncertainty recedes, the focus returns to capital deployment. The global energy transition is accelerating, and 2026 is shaping up to be an active year for renewable energy development. A...