Brexit
UK
Sterling's weakness after the Brexit vote should be seen in the context of longer-term concern regarding the UK's current account deficit, writes EFG Asset Management chief economist Daniel Murray.
08 December 2016
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2 min read
Bonds
2016 is likely to be remembered as a year when Western democracies took a surprising step towards the populist right with voters embracing political messages that included promises to roll back some of the effects of globalisation and towards fiscal stimulus,...
07 December 2016
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2 min read
UK
We have seen a seismic shift in the political and investment landscape. From Brexit to President Trump, to the return of inflation and the trough in bond yields, the accepted order in the aftermath of the financial crisis is being challenged, writes Jamie...
07 December 2016
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2 min read
Markets
Both inside and outside the financial services industry, 2016 will be remembered as a major turning point in history.
07 December 2016
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2 min read
Markets
What a funny old year it has been - and there are still a few weeks to go!
07 December 2016
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3 min read
Europe
This year has not been a good one for economists trying to delineate the fortunes of the UK economy. 2017 could be worse.
07 December 2016
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4 min read
