Government loses second “meaningful vote”
Having lost the first “meaningful vote” on Brexit by a record margin in January, the Government went on to lose a second “meaningful vote” on Prime Minister Theresa May’s updated Brexit deal.
Adviser-Hub 14th Mar 2019
Spring Statement 2019: Brexit deal holds the key
Having signalled an end to austerity in the Budget of October 2018, Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond struck a slightly more restrained tone in the Spring Statement of March 2019.
The Week: Brexit, no Brexit
Whatever side you’re on, Brexit means higher costs for asset managers, which means more consolidation
The Week: Women and wealth
There is a huge opportunity for fund managers who can shrink the gender gap, with women increasingly controlling household wealth.
Adviser-Hub 7th Mar 2019
Global bond market review: Italian bond yields rise
Government bond yields in Italy rose sharply during February as a decline in confidence pushed up borrowing costs. Sentiment was knocked by a combination of factors...
UK equity income market review: Brexit question remains unanswered
UK share prices generally rose during February, despite the fact that the pressing issue of Brexit remained unresolved.
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.
Fidelity International | Diversified, sustainable income
How can the Fidelity Multi Asset Income range help your clients achieve a sustainable income when markets are increasingly volatile? In this video, Portfolio Manager Eugene Philalithis delves into his...
Fidelity International 28th Feb 2019
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