Knowledge and Insight

We take a look at how developing new buildings is costing the earth, the innovative solutions designed to push emissions down and the long-term impact for investors.

Interest rate hikes for the US and Europe are almost certain this week. All major central banks are getting close to calling time on rate increases, but the UK is likely to be the last to do so.

Rathbones’ co-chief investment officer, Edward Smith and head of equities, Sanjiv Tumkur provide an update on the market outlook. They discuss current thinking on the wider global economy and markets, in addition to some of the key developments to watch out for over the rest of the year.

We take a look at the impact that heating and cooling buildings is having on climate change, how technology changes can improve future outcomes and what this means for long-term investors.

Inflation is falling nicely in the US, will British CPI follow suit this week? Meanwhile, China battles deflation as its economy stutters.

If you’ve not yet started to draw your State Pension, you may find that buying extra National Insurance years can boost your income.

Markets and economic data have been sending conflicting signals. Technology shares are being snapped up as new AI applications like Chat GPT burst onto the scene. But most of the rest of the global equity markets remain in the doldrums, and government bonds have had a drubbing. But there are plenty of reasons to be cheerful as we look to relax and enjoy the rest of the summer.

Normally staid bond markets seem highly strung lately, but there are reasons to hope for some loosening up.

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Economic data has been confusing for a while. Thankfully, there’s a central bank hiatus just big enough to slip Wimbledon into.

What to do when markets and data seem full of conflicting messages

The Bank of England is throwing the kitchen sink at runaway inflation. Will it be enough, and are there some things that are outside its control?