The outcome of COP26 has left many people feeling blue about our fight to stop global warming. But that disappointment actually shows how much has changed in a few short years.

At the peak of worries about higher interest rates, central bankers have reiterated their laissez-faire stance to policy. That sent prices of stocks and bonds bouncing higher.

The eyes of the world are watching COP26 for bold action on climate change. Meanwhile, the UK chancellor envisages a ‘new age of optimism’.

On this month’s episode of The Sharpe End, David, Will and Rahab discuss the best ways to protect portfolios from COVID, supply chain risks and inflation. Also, do trends towards veganism and a low-carbon future mean major disruption is coming for farmers and food makers? And we explain how nutrition businesses DSM and Christian Hansen are helping to solve health challenges and cut food waste.