US and eurozone uncertainty brings cheap equity-buying opportunities

After a good start to the year, it is clear the eurozone economy is slowing, with consumer and busin...

After a good start to the year, it is clear the eurozone economy is slowing, with consumer and business activity weakening. Parts of the region that thrived on low interest rates, such as Ireland and Spain, are bearing the brunt of the slowdown. With Germany holding up reasonably well, this should provide support and help ensure positive growth from the region over the coming months. However, the uncertainties surrounding the US economy will have an impact on the eurozone. So is now a good time to be buying European equities? In our opinion, the answer is yes. On a valuation basis, Euro...