News & Insights

CIO Gary Reynolds puts the events of the past week in perspective, explains the relevance of Big Macs & BILLY bookcases, reviews the performance of the Courtiers Funds and responds to recent BoE and market moves. He also looks forward to the launch of the Courtiers Ethical Value Equity Fund.

2022 has been a year of great change, says CIO Gary Reynolds as he looks back at a turbulent period that includes the sad death of the country’s much-loved monarch. The instability and volatility of markets has resulted in investment opportunities, he says.

CIO Gary Reynolds expounds on his recent paper ‘Britain’s just not working’ and on the key issues holding back the UK economy. He highlights the failure of recent governments to address the causes of the country's economic malaise and explains why he is sceptical of one of the Bank of England’s recent forecasts on inflation. He points out how current difficulties and ongoing uncertainty are throwing up good opportunities to buy stocks at decent prices.

A shortage of workers and a dismal recent record on productivity are two major problems affecting the UK economy. In his analysis of the challenges facing the country, Gary explains how the UK’s domestic woes are only accentuating an already difficult situation.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shaken markets around the world. By comparison, Courtiers multi-asset and equity funds suffered only modest declines. In the face of the biggest crisis in Europe since the Second World War, Gary says Courtiers Investment Team will continue to adopt the approach that it has used successfully during many previous periods of crisis to protect investors’ wealth.

How does annual average household net wealth compare today to what it was in 1997? What can we expect following the recent stock market rally?

UK banks and building societies have been asked to prepare for the introduction of negative interest rates. Will it happen?

Gary shares thoughts on the recent IMF decision to upgrade its forecast for global economic growth, before a look at market activity and how the Investment Team’s been getting on.

Leo and Gary discuss performance and various events following their catch up three weeks ago.

Leo talks to Gary about a whirlwind year, before setting sights on spring 2021.