Global Strategy
Exploding Government Deficits Mean Bad News for Bonds, Good News for Gold
The Coronavirus continues to dominate the narrative with the lockdowns imposed by governments leading to a dramatic decline in activity.…
Europe Will Provide the Coronavirus Signal to Buy Risky Assets
Amidst the current volatility in markets, it needs to be remembered that stimulating economic activity is directly at odds with…
Could Coronavirus be the Catalyst for Monetary and Fiscal Policy to Merge?
It is my view that cutting interest rates is not appropriate for fighting an epidemic. But, unsurprisingly, this has not…
Coronavirus a Crisis Test for China’s Communist Party and President Xi
The Coronavirus has continued to drive market sentiment with the S&P500 testing its late 2018 low last Thursday (see following…
The Coronavirus Pandemic Is Increasingly the World’s Problem
The coronavirus newsflow continues. But the focus of concern has switched dramatically from Asia to Western Europe and North America.…
Assessing the Economic Battle Lines of the Coronavirus
Find out what the best way to play the market now with the effect of the Coronavirus.
The Coronavirus Pandemic and the European Economy
The coronavirus continues to dominate the headlines for understandable reasons. It is increasingly clear that new cases in China have…
German Auto Sector Threatened by Strict Emissions Regulations
In Europe it is no secret that Germany’s economy was weak last year given the country’s gearing to exports; though…
Taiwan Posing Yet Another Challenge for China in 2020
Christopher Wood writes about Taiwan's growing economy as a result of onshoring and the continued challenges China is facing in…
The Biggest Contrarian Coronavirus Bet is to Buy Chinese Stocks
With the Coronavirus pandemic affecting more people each day, that fear has hit Chinese stocks, making now a good time…