Artemis' Legget: Life for many UK companies remains tough but there are opportunities

Global economic growth strongest since the start of 2014

In the end, what did the General Election change? The result is being interpreted as a vote for a 'softer' Brexit.

Indeed, initial comments from the Brexit secretary suggest that the importance of maintaining trade has moved up the priority list, possibly at the expense of controlling immigration. When combined with the DUP's stance of wanting to maintain an open border, it suggests that the election may have brought the two sides at the Brexit negotiating table slightly closer together.  How are providers shaping their post-Brexit response? While we wait for clarity on the shape of Brexit to emerge, we focus on stocks. Results continue to show that the improvement in economic surveys is transl...