World Bank warns over ending QE
World Bank report warns tapering measures could end in a car cash for emerging markets.
Macro News
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Inflation BoE target first time in four years
Inflation has hit the Bank of Englands target figure of 2% for the first time since 2009 as figures from the Office of National Statistics show the consumer prices index rose by 2% over the year to December.
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Equity multi asset top 2013 IMA tables
Equities continue to be investors' favourites as it was the best-selling asset class for the eighth consecutive month‚ according to the IMA.
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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.
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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?