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Active equities

Data world
Responsible investing and long-term themes

Powering the digital world: what we learned from Data Centre World 2026

As AI scales, so does the need for resilient, power efficient data centres. Data Centre World reinforced that a clear opportunity sits with the enablers...
Camilla AylingGuy Kelly
By  Camilla Ayling & Guy Kelly
02 Apr 2026
4 min read
ME EMD
Markets and economics

Middle East conflict: the view from our EMD desk

We discuss the backdrop for emerging markets before the start of the conflict, and what changed.
Raza AghaPhilip Parslow
By  Raza Agha & Philip Parslow
30 Mar 2026
5 min read
AI Answer
Markets and economics

Is AI the answer?

While scepticism runs high, there’s potential for AI to have far bigger impact on the economy and markets than historical parallels suggest.
Jason ShoupMatthew RodgerDr. James TyrrellEwan Bowerbank
By  Jason Shoup, Matthew Rodger, Dr. James Tyrrell & Ewan Bowerbank
19 Dec 2025
7 min read
card stamp
Equities

Am I on your Christmas card list?

Consumer preferences on sending cards are shifting – we discuss the effect this is having on card retailers.
Camilla AylingMatthew Cooke
By  Camilla Ayling & Matthew Cooke
01 Dec 2025
china japan
Equities

From Japanification to anti-involution: what’s different this time?

Although there are parallels with Japan in the 1990s, fiscal flexibility, new growth engines, and a strategic shift towards a high-quality growth model mean China...
Ji Shi
By  Ji Shi
01 Oct 2025
4 min read
trading US
Markets and economics

From agri to tech: the impact of US tariffs on sectors

Our rundown of how US trade tariffs might affect different sectors.
Active Fixed IncomeActive Equities
By  Active Fixed Income & Active Equities
15 Sept 2025
5 min read
Shanghai night
Markets and economics

The myth of Chinese consumption stimulus

Investors who are holding their breath for consumer stimulus may be missing the bigger picture – and potential investment opportunities.
Ji Shi
By  Ji Shi
09 Sept 2025
3 min read
Anchor 0
Equities

What happens when the market loses its anchor?

How fading US exceptionalism may mean short-term uncertainty but long-term benefits for emerging market equities.
Ji Shi
By  Ji Shi
06 May 2025
China bull
Equities

Could a deal between Presidents Trump and Xi spark a Chinese bull run?

Gauging the winds of change in US-China relations and the impact on Chinese equity markets.
Wei YangTony FanJi Shi
By  Wei Yang, Tony Fan & Ji Shi
18 Mar 2025
5 min read
Walmart_AI
ESG and long-term themes

An unlikely AI case study?

Walmart* may not be glamourous, but the American retail giant is showing the way ahead for creating potential value with artificial intelligence (AI).
Ewan BowerbankRobert White
By  Ewan Bowerbank & Robert White
30 Oct 2024
4 min read

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