Energy the contrarian bet for 2014
Despite underperforming the past two years, all hope is not lost: energy investments could play out favourably for those willing to risk it.
Macro News
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Income not capital growth favourite 2014 Read
Paul Read and Stuart Edwards of Invesco Perpetual’s fixed income team believe income rather than capital growth will remain a key focus for both UK and global bond investors during 2014‚ but there are fewer opportunities available.
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International equities on the rise
Latest cash flow statistics indicate that international equities are the preferred choice for investors, while interest in UK equities is lagging.
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FTSE celebrates its first 30 years
As the day dawned on 3 January, Britain’s leading share market index ushered in its 30th anniversary.
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FCA fines reach close to 500m in 2013
Since its introduction in April last year the FCA has been incredibly stringent on fining firms and then telling the world about it as a lesson to others.
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Will 2014 offer anything different to 2013
Last year was a good year for developed markets, but as with any new year investors will be looking at the next 12 months with a mixture of anticipation and trepidation.
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Stock selection is crucial in Europe
Stock selection will be crucial to delivering performance from European equities in 2014, according to Rory Bateman, head of UK and European equity at Schroders.
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Good GDP bad current account balance
In the July to September period, the UKs GDP stood unrevised at 0.8% as growth estimates for previous quarters were revised upwards, according to data published today by the Office of National Statistics (ONS).
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Managers unfazed by falling unemployment
As markets and portfolio managers in many parts of the world prepare to wind down for the festive season, UK headlines have been gripped by one topic – tumbling unemployment figures. The question is: who is about to make big portfolio moves in late December?
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PA Panel what to expect in 2014
Its that time of year when we turn to the big brains behind Portfolio Advisers investment panel and see where theyre planning to place their bets next year.
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Coutts he who dares wins but safely please
In its 2014 investment outlook fresh off the printing press this morning, Coutts has captured the three strategies that investors should consider when building a portfolio for the New Year.
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Patience needed but gold will shine again
Charles Stanley Directs Rob Morgan has said the case for gold still exists despite the miserable performance of gold mining equities and a declining bullion price.