Over the past few years, the largest stock market falls have been caused by concerns that China’s fast-paced economic growth could suffer a sharp slowdown. This matters for investors everywhere, given widespread predictions that China will overtake the US as the world’s most important economy. Fortunately, we do not see a slowdown in China as a significant threat for 2018.
Political uncertainty has dominated global events over the past couple of years. Surprise voting patterns have delivered Brexit and President Trump followed by an indecisive UK general election result. A minority government is now negotiating the terms of the divorce from the European Union (EU).
Britain was once the global giant of the textiles industry, but found itself unable to compete with the relentless growth of cheaper overseas producers. Now though, shifting global economics and the desirability of the Made in Britain brand mean the UK’s textile industry is enjoying a renaissance.
Africa has long been a continent of unfulfilled promise but is it poised to finally become the economic force it wants to be? Investment in infrastructure like railways, roads and ports could light the touchpaper to a brighter future.
Global warming means spring is arriving sooner. As winter draws in that may sound attractive, but it means plants are flowering earlier than usual. If they become out of sync with nature’s pollinators, the consequences for the global economy could be serious.
Ian Dembinski, Head of Rathbone Private Office attended a panel discussion hosted by CAPCO, alongside other industry experts, discussing how the sector can prepare for the rise of Millennial investors.
Ian Dembinski, Head of Rathbone Private Office attended a panel discussion hosted by CAPCO, alongside other industry experts, discussing how the sector can prepare for the rise of Millennial investors.
Ian Dembinski, Head of Rathbone Private Office attended a panel discussion hosted by CAPCO, alongside other industry experts, discussing how the sector can prepare for the rise of Millennial investors.
It is well known that Britain led the Industrial Revolution. Less appreciated is the fact that it was also at the vanguard of what has been called the “de-industrial revolution”.