Insights

The world isn't cutting rates in sync anymore. Why this matters for portfolios

The era of central banks moving in lockstep is over.

Token Limit Exceeded

From bragging rights to budget caps: what the corporate token economy tells us about enterprise AI adoption

Joining the party late – Europe’s bullish turn

After years of being the market’s perennial underdog, Europe is finally having a moment.

Energy shock or inflation shock? Why the distinction matters

Higher energy prices have lifted headline inflation across most economies, raising concerns about the implications for monetary policy and bond markets.

Desert island data

There's more economic data published every week than anyone could realistically read, let alone make sense of - so how do you know which numbers are actually worth your attention?

EP 148: Is the AI boom cracking? Inside July’s sell-off and beyond

Enterprise artificial intelligence demand is booming, semiconductors remain volatile, and July’s sharp sell-off has left investors asking whether the AI trade is cracking or simply resetting. Hosted by Moz Afzal, Global CIO at EFG, in conversation with Henry Walters, EFG Equity Analyst, this episode explores what drove the July wobble – from crowded positioning and leverage to rising rates and credit spreads – against a backdrop of robust tech earnings and surging AI capital expenditure. They also discuss the battle between open and closed AI models as well as the key risks that could shape where AI infrastructure spending goes next.