As we think about 2020, the biggest concern in emerging markets (EM) revolves around the contagion risks linked to US-China trade negotiations and possible knock-on effects of a divisive US election year.
After a terrible share price performance since the start of the year, Vodafone provided a more reassuring set of half year results last week.
Improvement in corporate cashflows and industrials
Most people would agree, any investment proposition must involve some consideration of risk and return. A good investment idea is one that sees an attractive return profile without commensurate downside risks.
January is famous for containing the most depressing day of the year. But the New Year malaise seems to have gone further this year, infecting equity markets and leaving investors nursing multiple headaches.
With SME corporations the most starved of access to credit across UK business, Chris Maule, CEO of UK Bond Network, explains how investors are able to access attractive and secured yields through SME bonds
Last week, the S&P 500 soared past the 2,000 mark for the first time, surprising those who had expected a reversal of some of the 30% gain seen in 2013.
Three of the best: Peripheral European corporate bonds
Hugh Cuthbert, manager of SVM's Continental Europe fund, asks whether there will be a level playing field between euro and non-euro currency plays now growth is returning to Europe.