Investing & Performance
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07 Mar 2024
Monthly update: Strong economic outlook keeps markets moving forward
Stock markets spurred by strong macroeconomic data and positive earnings season despite major economies falling into technical recession.
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Stock markets spurred by strong macroeconomic data and positive earnings season despite major economies falling into technical recession.
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07 Mar 2024
Earnings season: ‘Magnificent 7’ steal the show
During a somewhat bleak earnings season, the US tech giants managed to salvage some positivity for stock markets in the first quarter of the year.
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During a somewhat bleak earnings season, the US tech giants managed to salvage some positivity for stock markets in the first quarter of the year.
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29 Feb 2024
Coutts awarded five stars across all reported categories in the latest UN PRI 2023 results
The latest scoring for signatories for the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) assessment gives Coutts the top, five-star rating across all categories that were reported on.
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The latest scoring for signatories for the United Nations-supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) assessment gives Coutts the top, five-star rating across all categories that were reported on.
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29 Feb 2024
Dollar dominance – will we ever break the buck?
Coutts Multi-Asset Strategist David Broomfield investigates whether the dollar’s day is done as the world’s major currency.
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Coutts Multi-Asset Strategist David Broomfield investigates whether the dollar’s day is done as the world’s major currency.
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08 Feb 2024
Monthly update: Markets continue positive performance
Despite a shaky start to the year, strong market data and positive early earnings announcements grew investor confidence.
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Despite a shaky start to the year, strong market data and positive early earnings announcements grew investor confidence.
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17 Jan 2024
MONTHLY UPDATE: Markets Start 2024 with Optimism for the Year Ahead
Inflation continues to slide and the US’s central bank considers cutting interest rates.
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Inflation continues to slide and the US’s central bank considers cutting interest rates.
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16 Jan 2024
Investment Outlook 2024
Investors faced a challenging macroeconomic environment as we entered 2023. But central banks made good progress rebalancing the global economy, creating an attractive backdrop for investing.
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Investors faced a challenging macroeconomic environment as we entered 2023. But central banks made good progress rebalancing the global economy, creating an attractive backdrop for investing.
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16 Jan 2024
A conversation with Coutts’ new CIO: “You absolutely need a guiding philosophy in this job.”
Our new Chief Investment Officer Fahad Kamal tells us about his investment philosophy, his view of markets and his love of cricket…
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Our new Chief Investment Officer Fahad Kamal tells us about his investment philosophy, his view of markets and his love of cricket…
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06 Dec 2023
Monthly update: A brighter month for markets
Markets have been bolstered by falling inflation and signs that interest rates have peaked.
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Markets have been bolstered by falling inflation and signs that interest rates have peaked.
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23 Nov 2023
Autumn Statement 2023 – benefits for business owners, investors and savers
Business rate relief, multiple ISAs and National Insurance cuts – three of the biggest changes announced in the government’s Autumn Statement yesterday.
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Business rate relief, multiple ISAs and National Insurance cuts – three of the biggest changes announced in the government’s Autumn Statement yesterday.
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08 Nov 2023
Monthly update: what's happening in financial markets
Interest rate uncertainty has underpinned a tough couple of months. But with the US economy remaining resilient, we believe the outlook should improve over the rest of the year.
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Interest rate uncertainty has underpinned a tough couple of months. But with the US economy remaining resilient, we believe the outlook should improve over the rest of the year.
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01 Nov 2023
Economic challenges make financial partners crucial to successful growth
The current economic climate presents challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs, underlining the importance of a holistic and intelligent financial partnership, writes Franklin Asante, Head of Entrepreneurs at Coutts
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The current economic climate presents challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs, underlining the importance of a holistic and intelligent financial partnership, writes Franklin Asante, Head of Entrepreneurs at Coutts
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25 Oct 2023
How understanding our psychology could help when investing
When it comes to long-term planning and investing, are there psychological factors we should be aware of? We spoke to NatWest Group’s Behavioural Science & Applied Psychology Centre of Expertise to find out how knowing more about how we think could help our long-term investment plans.
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When it comes to long-term planning and investing, are there psychological factors we should be aware of? We spoke to NatWest Group’s Behavioural Science & Applied Psychology Centre of Expertise to find out how knowing more about how we think could help our long-term investment plans.
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03 Oct 2023
Monthly update: have interest rates finally plateaued?
Interest rates, the rising oil price and China’s challenges are all on investors’ minds this month.
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Interest rates, the rising oil price and China’s challenges are all on investors’ minds this month.
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19 Sep 2023
How compounding your returns could help you get more from investing
By leaving your money invested for longer you could take advantage of compounding to help realise greater returns and potentially protect your wealth from volatility.
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By leaving your money invested for longer you could take advantage of compounding to help realise greater returns and potentially protect your wealth from volatility.
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13 Sep 2023
Monthly update: China’s economic slowdown dampens the market mood
August can be a tough time for equities and this year was no exception. Despite the initial volatility, the market’s mood lifted as the month drew on, boosted by a run of strong earnings reports.
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August can be a tough time for equities and this year was no exception. Despite the initial volatility, the market’s mood lifted as the month drew on, boosted by a run of strong earnings reports.
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07 Aug 2023
Monthly update: positive market momentum continues in July
Inflation provides a pleasant surprise that encourages investors, and we make some small but important changes to our positioning.
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Inflation provides a pleasant surprise that encourages investors, and we make some small but important changes to our positioning.
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11 Jul 2023
Monthly update: Sun shines on a brighter market mood
Stock markets are holding up, driven by easing US inflation and prospects of an uneventful economic slowdown.
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Stock markets are holding up, driven by easing US inflation and prospects of an uneventful economic slowdown.
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21 Jun 2023
Inflation, interest rates and impending recession – our latest market views
Coutts’ clients hear what our experts think about the big issues for investors at our recent event.
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Coutts’ clients hear what our experts think about the big issues for investors at our recent event.
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06 Jun 2023
Monthly update: Rise of the machines
A wave of interest in artificial intelligence has helped send technology stocks soaring. But the reliance on a small number of stocks to carry markets could be unsustainable.
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A wave of interest in artificial intelligence has helped send technology stocks soaring. But the reliance on a small number of stocks to carry markets could be unsustainable.
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25 May 2023
AI and the new digital opportunities for businesses
Watch a masterclass video of business leaders discussing how best businesses can seize new opportunities through digitisation and AI.
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Watch a masterclass video of business leaders discussing how best businesses can seize new opportunities through digitisation and AI.
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15 May 2023
Earnings season: what does it tell us?
Earnings season not only tells investors how well companies have performed over each quarter, it also paints a picture of future performance too. While low expectations are currently being beaten, it’s not all good news in the US.
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Earnings season not only tells investors how well companies have performed over each quarter, it also paints a picture of future performance too. While low expectations are currently being beaten, it’s not all good news in the US.
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12 May 2023
MONTHLY UPDATE: The battle of the bulls and bears
There’s currently an important difference of opinion among investors about where markets might go next. And we believe caution is key until it’s resolved.
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There’s currently an important difference of opinion among investors about where markets might go next. And we believe caution is key until it’s resolved.
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04 May 2023
uk enterprise fund backing female-led businesses
Meet three fantastic businesses set up by women which were backed by the UK Enterprise Fund, which we created with one of the most active growth capital investors in the UK.
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Meet three fantastic businesses set up by women which were backed by the UK Enterprise Fund, which we created with one of the most active growth capital investors in the UK.
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27 Apr 2023
First Republic news not set to affect broader sector
The news surrounding the regional American bank has not impacted our investment performance or outlook.
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The news surrounding the regional American bank has not impacted our investment performance or outlook.
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26 Apr 2023
how b corps are building a community culture to help all businesses
Coutts CEO, Peter Flavel, reflects on recent discussions with fellow B Corp CEOs and how an inclusive culture can help build greater change in businesses and markets.
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Coutts CEO, Peter Flavel, reflects on recent discussions with fellow B Corp CEOs and how an inclusive culture can help build greater change in businesses and markets.
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11 Apr 2023
Markets rise as banking concerns ease
Global stocks rose after government intervention helped calm market jitters
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31 Mar 2023
Why investing could be a good long-term option for your cash
It’s important to keep cash for your short-term needs but, with year-on-year inflation above 10% in the UK, investing could be a good option for the future.
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It’s important to keep cash for your short-term needs but, with year-on-year inflation above 10% in the UK, investing could be a good option for the future.
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08 Mar 2023
MONTHLY UPDATE: Inflation
Interest rates might have to rise a bit more than expected and stay there longer before inflation starts falling properly.
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Interest rates might have to rise a bit more than expected and stay there longer before inflation starts falling properly.
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08 Feb 2023
MONTHLY UPDATE: Transition time
Markets breathe sigh of relief as inflation pressures ease.
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10 Jan 2023
MONTHLY UPDATE: Inflation appears to have peaked
The focus is shifting to concerns about the economic slowdown.
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15 Dec 2022
MONTHLY UPDATE: A positive month as tough year draws to a close
Markets rallied in November as US inflation fell, sparking speculation of smaller interest rate rises.
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Markets rallied in November as US inflation fell, sparking speculation of smaller interest rate rises.
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04 Nov 2022
MONTHLY UPDATE: When will the big interest rate hikes end?
Some markets seemed a little less spooked by rising inflation and interest rates recently. Here’s why…
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Some markets seemed a little less spooked by rising inflation and interest rates recently. Here’s why…
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05 Oct 2022
MONTHLY UPDATE: Currency comes into focus
The pound’s recent plunge should be taken in the context of a strong dollar
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14 Sep 2022
Is now a good time to back British Businesses?
Stephen Welton, Executive Chairman of the UK’s most active growth capital investor, told Coutts’ clients there were plenty of reasons to support investing in British business despite the challenging economy. And he revealed the sectors he sees as the most exciting...
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Stephen Welton, Executive Chairman of the UK’s most active growth capital investor, told Coutts’ clients there were plenty of reasons to support investing in British business despite the challenging economy. And he revealed the sectors he sees as the most exciting...
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