Small cap will drive Chinese economy
Small cap companies in China are at the forefront of driving the country’s economic shift, according to Matthews Asia portfolio manager Tiffany Hsiao.
Volatility
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Is this the end for bitcoin?
Since the new year, the cryptocurrency bitcoin has faced extreme volatility, and last week, it suffered further setback. But is this just a temporary blip or could this be the end for bitcoin?
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Volatility jumps in November
A sell-off in junk-bonds last week has led to a jump in volatility across most global markets, with Europe seeing its biggest gain since September.
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Jupiter unveils second version of Clunie’s absolute return fund
Jupiter has launched a second version of James Clunie’s Absolute Return fund following demand for higher volatility from clients.
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Is October’s penchant for volatility cause for concern?
October is renowned as being particularly volatile for markets, but this reputation should be viewed in perspective as it stems from just three events, argues Architas’s Adrian Lowcock.
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Are investors becoming complacent to risk?
Rising equity markets and falling levels of volatility place investors at the risk of becoming complacent, according to Schroders’ chief economist Keith Wade.
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Hermes: Investors too complacent about market fragility
Hermes Investment Management CIO Eoin Murray believes investors are underestimating markets’ fragility at a time when political uncertainty runs high.
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Turnill: Record low volatility sign to take on equity risk
BlackRock’s chief investment strategist has said now is the time for equity investors to take on risk and dismissed fears of a sudden spike in market volatility.
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Warning of ‘volatile summer for markets’ due to Trump and China
Markets could turn volatile this summer as one of the biggest multi-asset investing teams in the City warned its forecasting models were indicating possible trouble ahead.
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Vix hits 25-year low despite political turbulence
Volatility hit a 25-year low last week despite major political events continuing to pose headwinds to the market.
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Volatility ‘fear indices’ drop to 24-year lows
Benchmark indices designed to show levels of ‘fear’ on the markets have continued their deep descent, with US measures reaching 24-year lows.
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PA ANALYSIS: Time to put your feet up as ‘fear index’ drops to lows?
As the world neared a confrontation between two nuclear powers last week, the VIX index of volatility fell to a three-year low in an almost wanton display of indifference.