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Investment strategy

Prepare, don’t predict: a timeless playbook for geopolitical risk management

Geopolitical events can be especially challenging for investors. They are often emotive, highly uncertain, and prone to hyperbole in headlines – all factors that can...
John RoeChristopher Teschmacher
By  John Roe & Christopher Teschmacher
19 Jan 2026
8 min read
oil production
Commodities

Chart of the month: Venezuelan oil in focus

Over the past decade, oil production from the world’s largest known reserves has declined. Could that be about to change?
Christopher Jeffery
By  Christopher Jeffery
15 Jan 2026
2 min read
new prepare
Investment strategy

Prepare, don’t predict: why uncertainty isn’t the enemy

In light of the recent US intervention in Venezuela, and increased international focus on Greenland’s future, this series of blogs looks at how we manage...
Emiel van den HeiligenbergChristopher Jeffery
By  Emiel van den Heiligenberg & Christopher Jeffery
14 Jan 2026
5 min read
Venezuela US
Markets and economics

Venezuela: What do recent events mean for markets?

Amid the recent US intervention, we assess the potential impact on markets and discuss what we are doing in portfolios.
Erik LuethChristopher JefferyViraj Nadgir
By  Erik Lueth, Christopher Jeffery & Viraj Nadgir
06 Jan 2026
3 min read
orange clocks
Markets and economics

Countdown to 2026

As the year draws to a close, it’s that time when investors start trying to forecast what’s next…
Joshua RossChristopher Teschmacher
By  Joshua Ross & Christopher Teschmacher
23 Dec 2025
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
upside risk
Markets and economics

Emerging markets: Upside risk after a resilient 2025

We identify reasons for cautious optimism and discuss how we think innovative exposure can be achieved.
Raza AghaErik LuethJake Harper
By  Raza Agha, Erik Lueth & Jake Harper
17 Dec 2025
6 min read
five swans
Markets and economics

Five grey swans for 2026

What credible scenarios for the coming year sit just outside consensus?
Christopher Teschmacher
By  Christopher Teschmacher
16 Dec 2025
5 min read
resilient uncertain
Investment strategy

Building resilient portfolios in an uncertain world

Why we seek to shun reckless prudence in favour of clearly reasoned strategic allocations.
Christopher JefferyRobin MartinDavid Chapman
By  Christopher Jeffery, Robin Martin & David Chapman
11 Dec 2025
5 min read
US midterms
Markets and economics

The US swing factor

The world’s largest economy will likely determine which of a wide range of scenarios for global growth plays out in 2026.
Tim Drayson
By  Tim Drayson
10 Dec 2025
3 min read

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