Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust (MNP) 375pMarket cap: £241.2 millionFalling inflation and a rate cutting cycle mean better times are ahead for Martin Currie Global Portfolio Trust (MNP), a collection of high-quality growth companies with strong cash flows and robust balance sheets managed by Zehrid Osmani.Higher rates have whipped up headwinds for the long-duration growth stocks favoured...

A big question facing growth-oriented investors is whether the popular investment style can regain its mojo and get back to winning ways in a world of high interest rates.Despite a strong recent rally which has seen the technology heavy Nasdaq Composite rise 14% over the last six months, growth stocks have struggled relative to value over the last three years.The arrival of Pfizer?s (PFE:NYSE)...