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September witnessed a fall in share prices as central banks raised interest rates. The risk remains that interest rates will rise too much and too fast for investors with large allocations. Bond yields in the US continued to rise, most likely due to AI boosting investors’ expectations of long-term GDP growth.  

The first issue in a new series on Money Market Funds (MMFs). The series will explain the various features of these funds, as well as reacting to relevant geopolitical and economic events through a MMF lense. 

Are we in a tug of war where earnings trump rates? This is one of the questions asked in our October Market Barometer. Each month our investment team provide a macro outlook into global investment markets. 

Share prices were strong again in August. And, after several years of share price gains being concentrated in just a few shares, our funds are now benefiting from this number widening. We have also put in place several non-bond diversifiers to help with the risks of inflation and rising bond yields. 

Each month our investment team provide a macro outlook into global investment markets.

Sterling money market fund management has become more challenging as geopolitical tensions, inflation risks and uncertain interest rate expectations make it difficult to navigate. CCLA expects UK rates to stay higher for longer, but not rise further, with the next move more likely to be down in 2027. During periods of uncertainty, we look at why active management matters. 

CCLA's statement on Prologis and SEGRO PLC.