US market review: Hopes of a trade deal
US equity markets rose during February as investor sentiment was buoyed by hopes that the US and China will finally manage to reach agreement on their long-running trade dispute.
Adviser-Hub 6th Mar 2019
UK equity market review: The Brexit deadline looms
The UK ended February with the question of Brexit still unanswered. The month was dominated by political newsflow as concerns over Brexit were compounded by the resignation of eleven MPs.
UK bond market review: Brexit “fog”
The possibility that Brexit might be delayed beyond its 29 March deadline drove sterling to its highest level against the euro for almost two years during February.
Global update: The eleventh hour...
With Brexit still unresolved and the clock counting down to the 29 March deadline, Prime Minister Theresa May announced that a second “meaningful vote” on her Brexit deal will be held by 12 March.
Asian Japan markets review: Trade deal hopes boost sentiment
Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 Index reached its highest level since mid-December during February, boosted by US President Donald Trump’s decision to delay tariff increases on imports from China.
Market briefings looking back at February
A selection of articles, written by our expert investment writers, covering the markets looking back through February.
Emerging markets review: End of trade dispute within sight?
Despite signs of an ongoing economic slowdown in China, share prices performed strongly during February. The US announced that it would postpone its planned tariff increases on Chinese exports.
Europe market review: “No breakthrough in sight”
Further “robust but constructive” Brexit talk between Prime Minister Theresa May and European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker yielded no change in February.
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Time to Buy British?
As Norway’s sovereign wealth fund snaps up bargain-basement British assets, is it the start of a tentative revival?
Adviser-Hub 28th Feb 2019
Fidelity Analyst Survey 2019
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Fidelity International 27th Feb 2019
Scottish Mortgage - Invest in Progress
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Asian Japan markets review: Subdued outlook for inflation
The outlook for Japan’s key export market appears clouded, dampened by the ongoing trade conflict between the US and China.
Adviser-Hub 25th Feb 2019
Emerging markets review: Trade conflicts pose a risk to growth
After a strong December, emerging markets generated a more muted performance in January. Nevertheless, emerging economies are expected to continue to drive global growth. However, one of the principal...
Europe market review: Headwinds to European growth
Although European stock markets generally rallied in January after December’s sharp falls, investor sentiment was blunted by further signs of economic slowdown. European Central Bank President Mario D...
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