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Market Updates

The Week: Federal Reserve: not enough or too much?

The Federal Reserve surprised markets by announcing a 50bps interest rate cut in an attempt to calm market nerves. The move hit a bum note, prompting a further sell-off in the equity market.

Adviser-Hub 5th Mar 2020

Partner Zone

Infra Yield Cos: the hidden value story waiting to be told

With interest in renewables and 5G ramping up, an allocation to utilities may be the key to unlocking hidden value, argues Mellon fund manager Jim Lydotes.

BNY Mellon Investment Management 5th Mar 2020

Market Updates

Global bond market review: Bond yields hit record lows

Global bond yields extended their January declines into February as investors became increasingly worried about the potential economic impact and human cost of the coronavirus.

Adviser-Hub 5th Mar 2020

Market Updates

Emerging markets review: China moves to support its financial system

Having been shut from 23 January to combat the continuing spread of coronavirus, China’s stock market reopened on 3 February and the benchmark Shanghai Composite Index promptly fell by almost 8% in a...

Adviser-Hub 5th Mar 2020

Market Updates

Market briefings looking back at February

A selection of articles, written by our expert investment writers that cover the markets looking back through February.

Adviser-Hub 5th Mar 2020

Market Updates

Global update: Investors take fright as coronavirus takes hold

As the spread of coronavirus gathered pace across the world during February, investors became increasingly concerned that the economic impact could trigger a global recession. Share prices plunged ove...

Adviser-Hub 5th Mar 2020

Market Updates

UK equity market review: Companies warn on profits as coronavirus bites

Share prices tumbled during February as the extent and severity of coronavirus continued to intensify. By the end of the month, 85,403 cases had been confirmed worldwide, with 23 cases in the UK.

Adviser-Hub 4th Mar 2020

Market Updates

US interest rate update: Fed cuts interest rates by 50 basis points

Amid mounting concern that the coronavirus could slow down economic growth, the US Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by 0.50% percentage points to a range of 1% to 1.25%.

Adviser-Hub 4th Mar 2020

Market Updates

UK bond market review: Gilt yields fall as investors head for the hills

Government bond yields dropped sharply during February as the coronavirus continued to spread across the world, fuelling concerns over the impact on global economic growth.

Adviser-Hub 4th Mar 2020

Market Updates

Europe market review: European markets fall in February

Coronavirus continued its spread into Europe during February, with Italy the hardest hit country by a significant margin.

Adviser-Hub 4th Mar 2020

Market Updates

Asia Japan market review: Double-digit falls in Japan

Asian markets came under pressure during February as coronavirus continued to tighten its grip. By the end of February, South Korea was second only to China in terms of diagnosed cases of coronavirus,...

Adviser-Hub 4th Mar 2020

Market Updates

The Week: Only flu? Assessing the impact of the Corona virus

It’s been a torrid week for the financial markets, as investors assess the potential impact of the Coronavirus.

Adviser-Hub 26th Feb 2020

Business Toolkit

Education: retirement and pensions training

Studying for your CII pension exams? Take a look at FundsNetwork's range of 47 videos covering everything from the annual allowance to exam technique.

Fidelity Adviser Solutions 19th Feb 2020

Market Updates

The Week: Merger mania?

Consolidation has been considered a solution to the pressures on the active management industry, but it is not an end in itself.

Adviser-Hub 19th Feb 2020

FidelityWaterFeb2020 VIDEO

FIdelity International | Tapping into opportunities with water and waste

With the world becoming wealthier, the demand for water intensive goods and services is growing. For investors, there has never been a more pressing time to look at companies who are generating the so...

Fidelity International 17th Feb 2020

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