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The Long and Short - Edition 40

In today’s edition, we examine how JPMorgan’s new $330bn frontier-market bond index could bring African debt closer to global investors, how the Bank of England’s quantitative tightening programme is adding pressure to already elevated UK borrowing costs, and how Mark Carney is seeking to position Canada as a “safe harbour” for global capital as tensions with the US increase.

Sep 15, 2026

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The Long and Short - Edition 39

In today’s edition, we examine how Pokémon cards are emerging as a serious alternative asset class, why rising yields and safety concerns are putting the AI investment boom under pressure, and how North Sea tax reform could unlock £50bn of investment while strengthening the UK’s energy security. We also explore how Morgan Stanley supports climate action, children’s mental health, and sustainable finance through its wider social impact initiatives and capital markets division.

Sep 14, 2026

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4 min read

The Long and Short - Edition 38

In today’s edition, we examine how oil prices surging above $100 are deepening global inflation fears, why France’s rising debt costs are exposing growing fiscal risks, and how Starbucks is investing $1bn to revive its coffee houses and restore their role as social spaces. We also explore how BlackRock is using its investment and philanthropic initiatives to support climate action, financial security and the global green transition.

Sep 12, 2026

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4 min read

The Long and Short - Edition 37

In today’s edition, we examine how rising UK borrowing costs are squeezing the government ahead of the Budget, whether OPay’s potential Nigerian listing could help reverse capital flight from Africa’s largest economy, why surging LNG prices are raising the risk of a tight European winter, and how Goldman Sachs is supporting climate investment, employee volunteering and community-led philanthropy through its social impact initiatives.

Sep 10, 2026

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3 min read

The Long and Short - Edition 36

In today’s edition, we examine how rising Japanese bond yields could trigger volatility across global markets, why early bets on SpaceX and AI are helping US university endowments reverse years of underperformance, and how Japan’s M&A market is shifting towards fewer but larger deals. We are also pleased to commence our new initiative, Company Insights, where we uncover what financial firms do behind the scenes, looking beyond their core business and operations to explore their community involvement and wider social impact.

Sep 7, 2026

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4 min read