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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.

Healthcare’s next chapter – the investment opportunities

The healthcare revolution is no longer just about blockbuster weight-loss drugs. It is being reshaped by artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drug discovery, shifting FDA regulation and falling research and development costs. Together, these forces could unlock a new wave of innovation across the sector - and create compelling opportunities for investors who are prepared to take a long-term view.

Fixed income market woes

In this publication we consider significant developments in the world's markets, and discuss our key convictions and themes for the coming months.

From Predictability to Uncertainty: Three Questions for Jon Sopel

Alex Edmans is a Professor of Finance at London Business School.

The Fed under Warsh: Understanding the task forces

One of Kevin Warsh’s first initiatives as Chair of the Federal Reserve has been to launch five task forces to review key aspects of the central bank’s operations.