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Our longstanding thesis of a market vulnerable to shocks has been confirmed, allowing us to take profits on several dynamic positions. 
From trade to trends: Unpacking market behaviour
How can recent market volatility be assessed through the broader historical patterns of market behaviour? 
The return of Realpolitik – and what it means for investors
In 1990, Francis Fukuyama declared the “End of History” in his eponymous book, foretelling the end of ideological strive and the spread of democracy throughout... 
Equity valuations uncovered (part 3): Short-term insights
A common refrain is that valuations are irrelevant over short horizons, but that they become strong predictors in the longer term. What motivates such statements... 
Equity valuations uncovered (part 2): Valuation regressions – handle with care
What are the pitfalls of regressing equity returns against starting valuations, how can we correct for them and what is the upshot for expected returns? 
A fresh perspective on EM: advanced economies hiding in plain sight
Who’s richer: Japan or China? The answer reveals why GDP per capita doesn’t tell the whole story. 
Chart of the month: What can we learn from the long history of US tariff policy?
The Tariff Act was one of the first major pieces of legislation passed after the formation of the United States in 1789. Where George Washington... 
What should investors make of US tariffs?
President Trump has announced far higher tariffs across all trading partners than markets expected. What’s next for the US economy and markets? 
UK Spring Statement: has the OBR missed tariff risk?
Wednesday’s Spring Statement contained few macro surprises and reiterated commitment to fiscal rules. But the likelihood of US tariffs was notably absent from Office for... 
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