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Investment Insights: January 2026
Last Updated: February 10, 2026
Our monthly look at what’s driving global markets
Weekly Digest: Fast forward
Last Updated: January 14, 2026
As the new year begins, investors could well be facing similar themes and patterns to last year, and another test of patience. We continue to believe those who can wait will be rewarded with longer-term gains.
Monthly Digest: Still looking for what could 'go right'
Last Updated: February 5, 2026
Equity gains were stronger than average in 2025, pleasantly surprising investors who are still climbing a wall of worry. The outlook remains positive as we look ahead to the new year, though similar uncertainties also look likely to persist.
Dean Layzell
Last Updated: January 20, 2026
Dean has over ten years’ experience in the investment management industry and joined Rathbones in 2024. Dean has experience in managing multi-asset discretionary portfolios for private clients and offshore trusts. Dean is a CFA Charter holder and holds the designation Chartered Wealth Manager, following completion of the Level 7 Chartered Wealth Manager Qualification (CWM). Dean has also completed the IMC and PCIAM qualifications and is a Chartered Fellow of the CISI.
Investment Update: Iran attack
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
We summarise events in the Middle East, with thoughts about what might happen next and the consequences for financial markets and your investments. This is a fast-moving situation, so please keep in mind any future developments as the media reports them.
VAT on school fees could raise cost of private education to £667,900
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
Parents sending a child to private school face paying up to £111,300 extra.
Rathbones Group Plc First Quarter Trading Update
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
A trading update for the three months ended 31 March 2025 from Rathbones Group Plc.
Retirement planning drives demand for bespoke investment services
Last Updated: March 3, 2026
Financial advisors expect demand to rise for bespoke portfolios
Monthly Digest: Double, double, toil and trouble
Last Updated: February 9, 2026
The world seems to be rapidly changing in unpredictable ways, but toil and trouble is nothing new. Precious metals in particular have had a turbulent time lately. But we still see them as credible diversifiers, and maintain our belief in individuals and companies to innovate and compound growth over the long term.
Investment Insights summary: February 2026
Last Updated: February 10, 2026
Our monthly look at what’s driving global markets
Mining for returns
Last Updated: February 25, 2026
Mining may seem unglamorous, but it has a crucial role to play in the future of both energy and technology, with potential rewards for long-term investors.
When to leave the AI party
Last Updated: February 12, 2026
We don't yet see an end to the AI boom - but we’ve created a robust system to check for signs of a major, imminent deterioration in AI sentiment.