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A wave of relief swept investors this week, as easing tensions between the US and Iran pushed oil prices lower and improved confidence, helping markets regain momentum.

How can institutions forge impactful climate strategies that are right for them and their end beneficiaries? Our “Confidence in a changing climate” guide showcases some of the solutions we have developed to help. 

We believe understanding sustainability factors and trends is fundamental to effective asset management. This report sets out our approach and includes an overview of our holistic stewardship activities over the past year

Taiwan and South Korea are outpacing some of Europe’s largest stock markets, driven by demand for AI technology.

Peter Smith delves into seven common behaviours that can be damaging for investment returns – and explains how to avoid them.

Precious metals such as gold and silver, rare earth minerals, and industrial metals such as copper have been making headlines in recent months. We talked to a team of experts to discover what’s been driving investors’ appetite.

With Iran and the US competing to block the Strait of Hormuz, oil, gas and fertiliser trade disruptions are impacting markets.

The price of oil recently reached four-year highs. Will this be a short-lived shock or a long-term issue?

The “Magnificent Seven” begin to split as two tech giants break away from the pack.

Correlation is one of the most widely used statistical measures in modern finance. But investors looking for genuine portfolio diversification may wish to use it alongside other metrics as they look to mitigate risk.

As geopolitics reshapes markets, rare earths are moving into the spotlight – and Greenland is emerging as a strategic focal point.

After a year of tech-fuelled rallies, trade shocks, and fiscal brinkmanship, 2026 offers both promise and peril. Here’s what investors need to know and our outlook for 2026.

It's not just the Magnificent Seven who have been benefitting from the AI investment boom.

This month’s chart looks at the strong performance of gold compared to equities so far in 2025. Has it gone too far, or does it still hold value?

This month’s chart looks at the Magnificent Seven group of stocks and explores whether – rather than being a bubble akin to the dotcom era – their high valuations are justified by high earnings.

Vital industries for UK growth like steel or cement are also energy intensive, and their decarbonisation is essential. We convened a roundtable of experts to discuss barriers and solutions to unlocking low-carbon investment opportunities.