Budget 2018: the end of austerity?
The era of austerity is coming to an end, according to Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond. Government spending is set to pick up, boosted by a better-than-expected outlook for economic grow...
Adviser-Hub 30th Oct 2018
Fidelity International | The three paradigms of alpha generation
Jeremy Podger, portfolio manager of the Fidelity Global Special Situations Fund, looks to identify and balance opportunities in corporate change, unique businesses and stocks offering exceptional valu...
Fidelity International 29th Oct 2018
The Week: Has the US economic miracle come to an end?
The volatility in markets this week appears to have been caused by a belief that the US economic miracle is about to come to an end. Trump only has himself to blame
Adviser-Hub 25th Oct 2018
US market review: Sharp falls in US share prices
Having risen by over 25% over 2017, the Dow Jones Industrial Average Index fell during February to levels last seen at the end of November.
Adviser-Hub 23rd Oct 2018
US interest rates reach a ten-year high
The US Federal Reserve raised its key federal funds rate by 0.25 percentage points to a range of 2% to 2.25% at its September monetary policy meeting. The unanimous decision represented the third incr...
Adviser-Hub 19th Oct 2018
How should families discuss their finances?
We are seeing the largest inter-generational wealth transfer in history - an increase of 66% in the United Kingdom over the next 10 years to £115 billion in 2027¹, according to the Cen...
Adviser-Hub 18th Oct 2018
The Week: Tough times for UK equities
After a difficult run for UK equities, investors need to believe that neither a Labour Government nor a no deal Brexit is a possibility. A combination of a no-deal Brexit and a Labour government...
How share buybacks can boost returns
Companies regularly change their total amount of shares-in-issue through new share issuances or share buybacks. This month, we examine if changes in shares-in-issue have an impact on future returns. W...
Adviser-Hub 16th Oct 2018
Video: Emerging markets - confronting the concerns
Emerging Market Equities Senior Analyst Douglas Turnbull discusses some of the key issues that are impacting emerging markets at the moment. Watch here
Adviser-Hub 11th Oct 2018
The Week: Wobbly times
Stock markets have started to wobble. A sell-off in Asia has spread across the globe. Having been talked about for months, is the sell-off finally here?
Fidelity International | Flexible thinking in changing times
From trade wars and tech valuations to diverging monetary policy and desynchronising global growth - today’s watchlist for global investors is long and significant.
Fidelity International 10th Oct 2018
Market briefings looking back at September
A selection of articles have been written by our expert investment writers that cover the markets looking back through September.
Adviser-Hub 9th Oct 2018
Impact investing: the future of active management?
Investing for good is a fast growing trend – and one worth exploring for any professional or private investor. Many savers feel passionate about protecting the environment - in particul...
Fed tightens rates
September 2018 US Treasury bond yields increased as investors awaited the next development in the trade war between the US and China. The yield on the ten-year Treasury bond rose as high as 3.1%, b...
Adviser-Hub 5th Oct 2018
Brexit dominates in September
September 2018 Brexit continued to overshadow sentiment in the UK during September as the EU rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Chequers Plan. The post-Brexit position of Northern Ireland...
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