UK sees largest productivity boost since 2011
UK productivity saw its largest gain in almost six years in the third quarter of 2017, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Macro News
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Tilney: Fundamentals not Fomo pushing markets higher
The continued flow of investor cash into equities has been based on improving fundamentals rather than any “fear of missing out”, according to Tilney’s investment chief.
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Tax-efficient investing to boom despite heightened risks
Investor interest in tax-efficient EIS funds is expected to rise despite managers being forced into higher-risk investments as a result of recent rule changes.
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Ten numbers to watch in 2018
JP Morgan Asset Management (JPMAM) chief global strategist David Kelly has outlined 10 numbers investors should watch in the global economy this year to predict how their investments will fare.
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JH&P chairman: Brexit to benefit Britain
The chairman of a £2.5bn wealth manager believes Britain will benefit from abandoning the European Union and it has a stronger hand in Brexit negotiations than many realise.
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Pain continues for bitcoin in the new year
The world’s best-known cryptocurrency, bitcoin, has suffered yet another setback, tumbling to $13,635 (£10,069) on Tuesday.
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Asia and smaller companies bear fruit in 2017
Funds exposed to Asia and smaller companies produced the best returns for investors in 2017, according to Shore Financial.
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What does 2018 have in store for fixed income?
As investors head in to the new year, three fixed income fund managers at Kames Capital give their views on what 2018 could hold in store for high yield, strategic bonds and investment grade.
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Three potential Black Swans for 2018
Global financial markets have enjoyed a sustained period of remarkable calm, but will that continue into 2018? AJ Bell’s investment director Russ Mould proposes three potential ‘Black Swan’ events that could surprise markets and taint the year ahead.
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ONS reports more sluggish growth for UK
The UK economy grew 0.4% between July and September this year according to the latest figures from the Office for National Statistics, but year-on-year quarterly GDP growth fell to its lowest rate in four years.
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Analysts lead the way on graduate pay
Buy-side quantitative analysts offer the best pay for graduates, according to a salary-benchmarking website.
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Aviva: Italy an attractive bet for 2018
While Italy faces election and non-performing loan (NPL) challenges, Aviva Investors believe that its market looks attractive for investors in 2018 but fund selectors warn the country should not be a core part of a global portfolio.