The Week: Is the market peak behind us?
At the recent Jupiter annual dinner, two fund managers debated whether the markets peaked on 26 January.
Adviser-Hub 26th Apr 2018
The Week: Is there value in UK assets?
Global investors shun the UK, while canny corporate buyers are taking an interest. Who is right?
Adviser-Hub 19th Apr 2018
Fidelity International | Experience counts at the end of the market cycle
Paulleeta Haggith, Manager Research Analyst takes a look at the robust investment process behind the IVI European Fund and discusses why their experienced, active investment proposition really stands...
Fidelity International 19th Apr 2018
Video: A clear-cut future for markets?
Bill McQuaker takes a look at the triggers behind the recent turning point in markets and gives an update on the range, explaining how he’s positioning for a potentially bumpier ride. Watch h...
Fidelity International 18th Apr 2018
Asian Japan markets review: Yen spikes in March
President Trump’s proposed trade tariffs on steel and aluminium knocked investor sentiment in Asia during March, amid fears of a trade war.
Adviser-Hub 17th Apr 2018
Europe market review: Europe reacts to a possible trade war
European markets were rattled during March over the prospect of a possible trade war with the US following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a 25% levy on steel imports and a 10% le...
UK share prices knocked by trade war concerns
In common with other major equity markets around the world, UK share prices declined during March.
Global bond market review: High demand for safe-haven assets
Government bond prices generally rose in March as investors faced the possibility of a trade war.
Emerging markets review: Looming trade war knocks sentiment
China’s relationship with the US deteriorated during March following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose a series of new tariffs intended to safeguard US interests.
Examining Estoteric Factors: The Asset Growth Anomaly
As factor investing becomes more popular, the search intensifies for new factors. This month we examine a less well-known factor: The Asset Growth anomaly. We examine the claim that there is a premium...
Adviser-Hub 12th Apr 2018
The Week: Are markets right to be spooked?
As market volatility increases on the back of mounting geopolitical tensions, can this be dismissed as ‘short term noise’ – or is there more at work?
Fidelity International | Old hands or new faces?
Can managers who haven’t experienced a full market cycle offer the capabilities investors need in a more volatile environment? Bill McQuaker and Tigran Manukyan, Manager Research Analyst discuss wheth...
Fidelity International 10th Apr 2018
Fidelity International | A clear-cut future for markets?
Bill McQuaker takes a look at the triggers behind the recent turning point in markets and gives an update on the range, explaining how he’s positioning for a potentially bumpier ride.
Demand for VCTs hits new high
The 2017-18 tax year has seen another strong performance for venture capital trust (VCT) fundraising. The latest figures suggest VCTs raised more than £670 million, well ahead of the £542...
Adviser-Hub 10th Apr 2018
Global update: Rising US protectionism knocks sentiment
Investor sentiment during March was marred by mounting levels of US protectionism.
Adviser-Hub 6th Apr 2018
The Week: Is a trade war really ‘easy to win’ for the US?
Who wins in a trade war? Donald Trump believes that trade wars are ‘easy to win’, but what does winning look like?
Adviser-Hub 5th Apr 2018
Market briefings looking back at March
A selection of articles, written by our expert investment writers that cover the markets looking back through March.
US market review: Trump threatens trade war
March was a controversial month for the US as President Donald Trump implemented a range of measures designed to protect America’s interests
UK equity market review: Progress on Brexit transition agreement
UK share prices generally fell during March amid expectations of tightening monetary policy and concerns over rising US protectionism.
UK bond market review: Concerns over gilt supplies
UK gilt yields fell over March as a whole amid concerns over future supply as the DMO announced it would reduce gilt issuance in 2018/19 to its lowest level since 2007/2008.
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