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.
Equities continue to be investors' favourites as it was the best-selling asset class for the eighth consecutive month‚ according to the IMA.
Despite underperforming the past two years, all hope is not lost: energy investments could play out favourably for those willing to risk it.
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.
Latest cash flow statistics indicate that international equities are the preferred choice for investors, while interest in UK equities is lagging.
As the day dawned on 3 January, Britain’s leading share market index ushered in its 30th anniversary.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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?
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.
