Based on the Committee of 15th July 2024   Over the past few weeks, two important developments have played out for investors. Firstly, US inflation was shown to have declined for a third consecutive month in June. The headline print came in below expectations at...

  Accounting for around 10% of the EU's GDP, tourism is one of the key pillars of the European economy, with a considerable impact on employment and development. With the summer holiday season in full swing, we take a look at the latest travel trends...

Consumers are the Atlas holding up the American economy. With the US representing around one-quarter of global output, and with personal consumption accounting for an estimated 70% of US GDP, the willingness and ability of US households to spend, matters. In the period following the...

Despite tight monetary conditions, the global economy held up remarkably well throughout the first half of 2024. From this point on, it appears to be regaining momentum and the onset of policy easing might provide an additional boost. Up to now, decent earnings growth and...

Prior to the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the lion’s share of Europe’s energy imports came from Russia. It accounted for 28% of the continent’s total crude oil imports, while Russian pipelines delivered 44% of all imported gas. The outbreak of war and the...