Macro Views
Macro Views | 3 May 16
UK manufacturing contracts as “deep unease” takes hold
Manufacturing activity in the United Kingdom has contracted for the first time in three years, according to data from Markit.
British expats lose High Court battle over ‘Brexit’ vote
British expats will not have the right to vote in the UK’s upcoming EU referendum after a High Court challenge to the rules failed on Thursday.
Macro Views | 28 Apr 16
Asset Allocator: Pragmatism in the face of volatility
Markets have experienced some savage volatility of late
but Cazenove’s Nick Georgiadis is adamant a pragmatic
philosophy can turn up underlying economic growth.
Macro Views | 27 Apr 16
Lacklustre UK GDP growth at 0.4% in Q1
The latest official UK GDP figures showed 0.4% growth in the first quarter of 2016 in line with forecasts, and down from 0.6% the previous quarter.
Macro Views | 25 Apr 16
Saudi Arabia unveils reform plan to cut dependence on oil
The government of Saudi Arabia approved a new economic plan on Monday which will see the kingdom emerge as a major global investor and introduce a new visa system to allow expatriates to live in the country for extended periods.