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.
Adviser-Hub 17th Apr 2018
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.
Retail property: time to check out?
Amid poor retail data, the rise and rise of internet shopping and recent high-profile retail failures, John Cartwright, CEO of the Association of Real Estate Funds (AREF) asked three prominent members...
Adviser-Hub 29th Mar 2018
Ethical investing is mainstream, but it’s still tricky to invest
Ethical investment has become mainstream and consumer demand is high, but why is it still so difficult to find and compare funds? Ethical considerations are now embedded in the investment and ri...
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