Mixed fortunes for BRIC GDP
Weaker consumption and sluggish manufacturing pulled GDP growth in China back during the first quarter of 2013, from 7.9% in Q4 2012 to 7.7%.
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Has the worm turned for EM equities
Emerging market equities may be losing their shine following months of under-performance and a decline in sentiment towards the region, but investment professionals are still split on their prospects.
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Management fee cut on Boltons China fund
Fidelity has reduced the management fee on Anthony Bolton’s struggling China Special Situations Fund in a bid to attract new investors.
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Follow the trends when investing in Asia
Consumer trends and not GDP growth should be the key consideration for investors looking to take advantage of opportunities in China, suggest specialist investment firm Matthews Asia.
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from china crisis to war in Iran wade risk
Keith Wade takes a global roadtrip to assess where the macro risks are and how likely they are to impact on his investment strategy.
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golden year for precious metal
Demand for gold in value terms hit both an annual and final quarter record in 2012, while its average price during 2012 was 6% above its 2011 price.
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have investors missed the easy money china
With the advent of Chinese New Year comes a plethora of commentary on the country's investment case. Which ones should you listen to and which are just a lot of hot air?
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chinese economy rebounds
China’s economy grew by more than expected during the fourth quarter of 2012, boosting hopes of a nascent recovery in the country’s fortunes.
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bumpy road ahead for china
China’s slowdown may have bottomed out, but investors expecting an instant equity rally could be left disappointed.
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China acceleration hope will be disappointed
Hope that China’s growth will start to reaccelerate through 2013 and into 2014 are likely to be disappointed, according to analysis by Capital Economics.
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barclays champions long term china play
Direct exposure to China deserves a place in most long-term portfolios despite the recent underperformance of the country’s companies, Barclay’s Kevin Gardiner argues.
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manufacturing growth offers china recovery hope
New figures suggesting Chinese manufacturing activity expanded for the first time in over a year offer hope that the world’s second largest economy is in the midst of a genuine recovery.
