As the US central bank prepares to make its first interest rate reduction since 2008, many investors see the move as the end of an era. Our chief investment officer, Julian Chillingworth, thinks the impending death of the economic cycle may be greatly exaggerated.

Meet the new boss; same challenges as the old boss

Iran and the UK clash in the Gulf, squeezing the supply of oil worldwide. Chief investment officer Julian Chillingworth notes that fading global growth should keep the crude price from spiking.

The online shopping squeeze

Consumers, companies and investors alike are increasingly recognising that environmental, social and governance considerations are becoming vital to businesses’ long-term success. The benefits for wider society are also likely to be far-reaching.

US stock markets reached new high last week, and other less conventional signs of optimism also appeared. In our latest Review of the Week, chief investment officer Julian Chillingworth considers what it all means for the longer term.

Approval of changes to Rathbone Multi-Asset Portfolio (the company) and changes to the following sub-funds; Rathbone Multi-Asset Total Return Portfolio, Rathbone Multi-Asset Strategic Growth Portfolio and Rathbone Multi-Asset Enhanced Growth Portfolio (the sub-funds)

Rathbone Ethical Bond Fund, Rathbone Global Opportunities Fund, Rathbone Income Fund and Rathbone UK Opportunities Fund (the funds)