Livery Company – Economic and Market Outlook

Livery Company Clerks and Investment Committee members

The global investment environment has entered a more uncertain phase. Heightened geopolitical tensions across regions, including the recent conflict in the Middle East, alongside renewed pressure on supply chains, have reintroduced inflation risks just as markets had begun to look ahead to easier financial conditions.

This session will provide a timely update on the economic and market outlook, placing recent developments firmly in context for investors. We will explore the implications of elevated geopolitical risk for inflation, interest rates and asset markets; how long‑term investors should interpret recent volatility; and where risks and opportunities are emerging across asset classes.

The discussion will also focus on the strategic implications for investment portfolios, including diversification, liquidity and the importance of maintaining discipline when headlines are unsettling.

The presentation will be followed by drinks and canapés.