The US economy expanded at an annualised rate of 2.2% during the first quarter of 2012. At least it was above 2% and is likely to be revised slightly higher over the next couple of months. More
Stuart Thomson
Chief Economist, Co-Fund Manager
May 8, 2012 at 4:46pm
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Chris Bowie, head of credit and manager of the Ignis Corporate Bond Fund, and Stuart Thomson, chief economist and co-manager of the Ignis Absolute Return Government Bond Fund, discuss the various issues facing the fixed income sector and share their latest market views. More
Stuart Thomson
Chief Economist, Co-Fund Manager
Mar 29, 2012 at 5:21pm
The Yen has peaked on a trade weighted basis and against the US Dollar and is expected to weaken significantly during April. The basis for this forecast is the political necessity for currency weakness at the start of the new fiscal year. More
Grant Peterkin
Senior Portfolio Manager, Co-Fund Manager
Mar 29, 2012 at 12:00pm
I watched the Lamb open the first of the seven seals. Then I heard one of four living creatures say in a voice like thunder “come and see!” I looked, and there before me was a white horse! Its rider held a bow, and he was given a crown, and he rode out as a conqueror bent on conquest. More
Stuart Thomson
Chief Economist, Co-Fund Manager
Jan 30, 2012 at 3:53pm
Everybody is biased, it is important to remember where the annual forecasting recommendations are coming from. More
Stuart Thomson
Chief Economist, Co-Fund Manager
Jan 30, 2012 at 3:09pm
Italy has had a torrid time over the past month, yet over the past week its benchmark 10yr yield rose by just 9bps to 6.41% having reached a peak of 7.56% prior to the resignation of Prime Minister Berlusconi and passage of further draconian austerity measures. More
Stuart Thomson
Chief Economist, Co-Fund Manager
Nov 16, 2011 at 3:39pm
Bond Vigilantes have an interesting post up wondering if the DMO will redeem the war loan. After a moments reflection I have to wonder, why wouldn’t they? It’s seems to be a clearly profitable trade. More
Adam Purzitsky
Senior Quantitative Portfolio Manager, Co-Fund Manager
Nov 10, 2011 at 11:42am