Munawer Shafi

Risk assets bounced back this week following increased hopes of a further de-escalation in the trade war and an easing in fears surrounding the independence of the US Federal Reserve.

Welcome to Bitesize, our new monthly data-viz series where we unpack market developments in a single chart (or two), giving you sharp insights in under five minutes. This month, we look at the impact of President Trump’s latest tariffs—and how diversification can help investors stay resilient when markets wobble.

Following recent market turmoil, which saw the VIX (volatility) index reach one of its highest points this century, we saw a stabilisation in risk assets this week. 

Advances in data analytics and AI-driven insights are changing the landscape in fixed income investing, and the pace of change in innovation and technological adoption is remarkable.

As tariff turbulence continues, we round-up what's happened in markets this week and how we are positioning portfolios.

This month, our fixed income teams discuss the drivers behind emerging and developed market convergence, what the US hybrid boom has in store, the continued popularity of money-market funds, and the ups and downs of high yield. 

In the second of our global equity sector hub discussions, Josep Bori, technology sector hub lead, explains where the team is finding its strongest investment convictions in artificial intelligence and beyond.

As AGM season gets under way, we look at the key trends that will shape resolutions and lay out our guiding principles for voting.

This month, our fixed income teams discuss the boom in hybrid issuance and weigh up the risks and opportunities of potential tariffs, interest rate moves and fiscal dynamics.

In this article, we explain key concepts of bond investing, such as yield and duration, explore the role of bonds in investment portfolios and look at the current state of the bond markets.

Are global equities as diversified as they seem? Can bonds offer reliable protection? Do alternatives enhance the risk-return profile? In this article, we examine these questions and what they mean for investors navigating today’s complex market.

As a member of the UK’s newly formed Transition Finance Council, Mark Versey explains why and how a transition finance lens can transform investing.

As the search for better retirement outcomes for the 28 million members of the UK’s defined contribution (DC) pension schemes continues, where are the opportunities for DC investors in private debt and how can they be harnessed?

As we negotiate an uncertain landscape, our fixed income teams reflect on potential sources of resilience.

In this article, we explore the logic behind holding assets in cash, the difference between saving and investment, and why a longer-term focus may help investors achieve their objectives.

Using proprietary data, our private markets research team compares risk and return across sectors.