The old saying "markets like to climb a wall of worry" proved spot on in 2017, writes Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell.
Round-up as we head into 2018 and MiFID II deadline
Fund manager poll by the AIC
Groups considering moving operations and staff
Follows 'progress report' last week
There are many barometers of health for the world economy. However, none is more important than trade, writes Richard Jeffrey, chief economist at Cazenove Capital.
Sentiment towards European equities has been on the rise this year.
From Japanese equities to corporate bonds