The "positive signals" to be found in Europe
While macroeconomic concerns remain, the outlook for European equities is now more positive than a year ago.
One of the main reasons for this is that stock valuations are significantly lower, due to what we believe may be excessive pessimism. According to JP Morgan, in July 2018 the P/E multiple on small-...
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Japan continues to be the relative value trade in equities
In an environment where no region presents an obvious opportunity from a valuation perspective in 2019, Japan offers investors the best chance to at least get access to a major market at something of a discount.
Are UK equities 'too difficult' for asset allocators to invest in now?
The long-term attraction of the UK smaller companies market is beyond doubt.
Is now the right time to invest in equities?
Given the constant focus on what might cause equities to fall and whether now is the right time to invest, it is helpful to remember equities as an asset class have historically been more likely to deliver positive returns in any given 12-month period...
Deteriorating fundamentals are weighing on EMs
We are seeing a new bout of deterioration in fundamentals, with earnings revisions worsening and PMIs back on a declining path across emerging markets (EM).
London-based student accommodation remains attractive
The UK remains a global leader in the provision of higher education, with some of the highest ranking universities in the world.