Global update: Parliament’s suspension creates controversy
The prospect of a no-deal Brexit crept closer during August as Prime Minister Boris Johnson announced that Parliament would be suspended.
Adviser-Hub 4th Sep 2019
Why are we getting mixed signals from markets?
The primary question facing investors today is whether we will see a resolution to the tension between strong global equity markets and rallying bond markets. A muted outlook for growth, which we are...
Fidelity International 3rd Sep 2019
The road ahead for sterling
Sterling has been on a one-way downward trend since 2016 as the political environment in the UK has become increasingly uncertain. We analyse some of the key local and global drivers to determine what...
For a new perspective on Asia
Against an evolving backdrop of politics in the West, large Asian economies are pressing on with progressive reforms and its companies are maturing into market leaders. Should we now look to Asia for...
Millennials: Tomorrow's Investors
Will Oulton, Global Head of Responsible Investment, First State Investments asks whether the investment ecosystem IS ready to meet the needs of the next generation of investors?
FSSA Investment Managers 2nd Sep 2019
The Week: Borisnomics: tax cuts and chlorinated chicken
Should we ever have been in any doubt, it is now absolutely clear that Boris Johnson is happy to take the UK out of the EU on 31 October, with or without a deal. If ‘no deal’ is the final option, can...
Adviser-Hub 29th Aug 2019
The Week: Global dividend growth slips as corporate profits dip
The deceleration in the global economy is making an impact on global dividends, finds the latest Henderson Global Dividend Index.
Adviser-Hub 22nd Aug 2019
UK equity income market review: Weak pound boosts share prices in July
UK equity prices generally rose during July as intensifying speculation over the possibility of a no-deal Brexit drove down the pound’s value against the US dollar and the euro.
Adviser-Hub 19th Aug 2019
UK equity market review: Sterling falls on no-deal speculation
Sterling fell sharply against the US dollar and euro during July as the prospect of a no-deal Brexit began to appear increasingly possible.
UK bond market review: No-deal plans drive down gilt yields
Mounting fears that the UK will leave the EU without a deal on 31 October drove down the value of the pound against the US dollar and the euro during July.
Global bond market review: Central banks around the world cut rates
Investors saw a raft of interest-rate cuts during July, as central banks sought to address slowing economic growth and subdued inflationary pressures.
Emerging market review: China’s slowdown continues
China’s economy continued its slowdown during the second quarter of 2019, expanding at an annualised rate of 6.2%. The country’s economy grew by 6.4% during the first quarter.
Market briefings looking back at July
A selection of articles, written by our expert investment writers that cover the markets looking back through July.
Asian Japan market review: Australia and South Korea cut interest rates
Confidence amongst large Japanese manufacturers continued to deteriorate, according to the Bank of Japan’s quarterly Tankan survey.
Europe market review: Deteriorating outlook for Europe
The outlook for economic growth in the eurozone has continued to weaken.
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