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Why investors need to wake up to Africa

Investment Week | 10 Jan 2012

With the BRIC story now in the investment mainstream, other new and exciting opportunities are beginning to emerge, and in our view, perhaps one of the most exciting of these is Africa.

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Can the US save us from a global recession?

Investors in US markets have an uncertain global macroeconomic environment to contend with – the most recent bout of market volatility being driven by events unfolding in Europe.

Investment Week | 10 Jan 2012

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Companies in growth niches offer best opportunities

In an investment environment currently dominated by macroeconomic and political developments, individual corporate fundamentals are being ignored, making for arduous conditions for bottom-up European stock pickers.

Investment Week | 10 Jan 2012

OTHER Jon-Cudby ARTICLES

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Why the UK’s path to recovery is not going to be easy

Strangely, the outlook for UK equities in the coming months has much less to do with the UK economy than what is happening elsewhere in the world.

Investment Week | 10 Jan 2012

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Quoted oil and gold miners should be safe havens of 2012

As 2011 drew to a close, markets were tense and risk averse. Lack of a decisive solution to the eurozone debt problem continues to be the key concern, but worries about Asian economic stability have also recently become an important factor.

Investment Week | 10 Jan 2012

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Where are the opportunities for income investors?

The global economy will remain problematic in 2012. We all know the risks, particularly in Europe, but some indicators are positive. US housing stats are up and unemployment there is falling.

Investment Week | 10 Jan 2012

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Restoring confidence in eurozone top priority for investors

The markets are being driven by newsflow, which gives us an uncertain outlook and probably high volatility for a long while to come.

Investment Week | 10 Jan 2012

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Abnormal economic cycles can offer good opportunities

Since the credit crisis began, we have been in a different economic environment.

Investment Week | 10 Jan 2012

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Are EISs suitable for your clients?

The EIS has a cocktail of tax benefits and, of course, it is most appropriate for someone who can make use of the maximum tax breaks.

Investment Week | 09 Jan 2012

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Why 2012 could be bittersweet for India

As we start 2012, we are instinctively drawn to considering New Year’s resolutions.

Investment Week | 09 Jan 2012

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Should wealth managers beware the regulator in 2012?

Although it has been said many times, many ways, all participants in the financial services industry are facing a period of unprecedented regulatory change.

Investment Week | 09 Jan 2012

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The Big Question: What are your predictions for 2012?

We ask investment experts for their forecasts for 2012.

Investment Week | 06 Jan 2012

2012-elections

How will election year impact markets?

Jenny Cosgrave looks at how elections in the US, France and Russia will affect investment opportunities in these countries.

Investment Week | 06 Jan 2012

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Spreadbury on what 2012 holds for bonds

Ian Spreadbury, senior portfolio manager of the Fidelity Strategic Bond fund, gives his predictions for a challenging year ahead.

Investment Week | 06 Jan 2012

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S&P: Why we changed the way we look at banks

The ratings agency’s new criteria aims to keep an eye on banks’ creditworthiness as the global banking sector looks to reinvent itself.

Investment Week | 06 Jan 2012

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View from the Bridge: Investment biker

Being a long time motorbiker, I am very conscious of the ever present threat that comes from being unaware of what is in front of you.

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Jupiter Unit Trust Managers employs the most FE Alpha Managers with 12 on the newly revealed list for 2012.

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Gosling's Grouse: Baying for blood

When a phlebotomist sticks a needle in a vein you pay attention. He or she has you just where they want you.

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FDR, Reagan, Clinton or Obama: When were markets strongest?

Three years into Barack Obama's term as US president, how do equity market returns under this administration compare with those seen under previous leaders?

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