The continuation and intensification of ultra-low interest rates has amplified the chance of capital misallocation with central banks one accident away from a wave of inflation, according to Ruffers Steve Russell.
Global leaders have spoken out over Putin’s attempted seizure of Crimea.
BlackRock said in spite of problems facing the emerging markets, over and above those stemmed from the Ukraine, it had identified some select opportunities in fixed interest.
With escalating tensions in the Crimea hitting markets, investors are examining near-term risk on holdings.
Schroders is expecting a modest pickup in Indian growth, reaching 5% this year.
Former BlackRock equity specialist Bob Doll predicts a return to ‘normal’ as volatility picks up in the year ahead.
A look outside the developed world brings huge opportunity for investment but also for innovative new collective terms and acronyms for various countries with shared characteristics, however tenuous.
The eurozone is back in the running as investor sentiment proves positive.
Investor confidence in global markets is increasing as the UK shows some of best sentiment, according to Schroders.
Firms smashed a record $1trn in dividend payouts in 2013, reflecting growth in equity income around the world.
Investors increased their real estate exposure last year, signalling potential for the year ahead.
Combining emerging market asset classes could yield profitable returns for investors, latest research by JP Morgan Asset Management reveals.
