Pyrford Perspectives: tariff tensions and rate reductions Tariff tensions increased in August, while President Donald Trump lambasted the Federal Reserve with some extraordinary comments.

Did the Fed just go Minority Report? On 31 July 2019 the Federal Reserve (Fed) cut the Fed Funds rate by 25 basis points (bps).

Pyrford Perspectives: What’s going on in Italian politics? The team at Pyrford investigate the disappointing levels of productivity growth around the world.

BBB bonds: More Fortnite or Minecraft? The increase in BBB bonds has been popularly framed as akin to the popular video game Fortnite

The UK economy: life after Brexit How well prepared is the UK economy for life after Brexit, deal or no deal?

Pyrford Perspectives: ageing economies The team at Pyrford investigate the disappointing levels of productivity growth around the world.

ESG Viewpoint: Chemicals and biodiversity – a year since EU’s ban on bee-harming pesticides In April 2018, the EU Member States endorsed the EU Commission’s proposals to ban all outdoor uses of three neonicotinoids (“neonics”). One year on, we review our engagement on chemical safety and biodiversity risk with ten agrochemical companies to see how they are responding to the new rules.

United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment As a founding signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI), we believe in the growing relevance of environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) drivers to investment decision making.

Brexit update Brexit uncertainty continues in the UK. Leaving without a deal by 31 October is a distinct possibility, an early general election looks even more likely.

ESG Viewpoint: Warm India, Wet India – Incredible India? The first in a series of viewpoints based on our recent trip to India to engage with companies on all things ESG.

Poor productivity growth The team at Pyrford investigate the disappointing levels of productivity growth around the world.

As good as gold? The team at Pyrford consider gold versus fiat money.