Covid update
As we continue the cautious transition out of lockdown there is a lot to think about at home and at work. Lockdown has affected us all in different ways and it is only normal to feel uncertain about what the future holds in the shorter term.
For most investors focused on the U.K., Europe and/or the United States, July was far from an unattractive month in all but a minority of equity sectors. This pleasingly allowed a further building of year-to-date returns. Meanwhile bond market yields generally tightened further. Although fixed income markets remain on average dull performers in 2021, performance has improved in recent months.