commodity kings feel chill as supercycle nears end
After a decade's headwind, Mark Rider has identified a momentum shift in the commodities super cycle with prices likely to fall gradually for the next decade alongside weaker demand and supply.
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how to maintain growth of past three years
Ian Lowes asks why more intermediaries do not take advantage of products that are structured in such a way as to have returned 33% in the past three years when we are in a 'lower for longer' investment environment.
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the positives in zeros should not be ignored
The image conjured up by the word 'zeros' is hardly positive, exciting or vibrant and does little to spark an investor's interest, but there are positive returns to be had alongside some useful tax efficiencies.
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obamas work has just begun
Last night saw Barack Obama win a second term as US president, overcoming criticism over his handling of the economy and strong competition from Republican candidate Mitt Romney.
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we have the technology
There is a new fund management firm on the block and it is pitting itself against Ruffer, Troy and Newton in the multi-asset business.
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centre stage awaits for em corporate debt
Marge Karner explains why she expects the opportunities in emerging market corporate debt to overtake its developed market equivalent within the next five years.
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growth hope fades as uk services slow
Growth in the UK’s dominant service sector slowed to a “marginal pace” in October, adding to concerns that the third quarter’s strong GDP number failed to mark the start of recovery.
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emd exchange-traded products
Passive emerging market debt funds are attracting as much interest as active funds in the asset class, according to new figures from BlackRock, as the sector saw its highest monthly ETP inflows on record last month.
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ima figures reveal missed equity entry point
They say when retail investor trends start to turn, it is too late to join the party. So in trying to make asset allocation calls looking forward, should professional investors avoid equities?
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Hermes rolls out emerging Asia fund
Hermes Fund Managers has launched Emerging Asia Ucits fund, a contrarian, value-based, high-conviction equity strategy with a focus on China, Korea, Taiwan and India.
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pa analysis asian glass is more than half full
There are many news providers that are quick to see the negative in a story when more detailed analysis highlights the positives. China's "stalling" economy is one great example…
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Equity funds roar back in favour
Sales of equity funds have overtaken fixed income vehicles for the first time in a year, according to latest stats from the IMA.
