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Europe

The European companies exposed to political risk

For years, political risk has been a feature in European markets.

clock 29 March 2019 • 2 min read

Multi-asset

Why gold is playing an increasingly important role in portfolios

The US dollar is close to peaking and the risks now seem to be on the downside.

clock 22 March 2019 • 2 min read

Asia

The bigger picture beyond China's slowdown

Growth could be unimpeded by trade tensions

clock 21 March 2019 • 2 min read

Asia

What does MSCI's increased exposure to China A-shares tell us about the asset class?

MSCI has recently increased the Chinese A-share market's inclusion factor from 5% to 20%.

clock 19 March 2019 • 2 min read

Equities

We are at the end of a 'value-down' cycle

Equity markets had a tough time in 2018. Value stocks were particularly hard hit and the style saw one of the longest periods of underperformance relative to growth in recent years.

clock 15 March 2019 • 2 min read

US

Which areas can investors exploit in the US small-cap market?

Since the downturn at the close of 2018, US equities have rebounded with smaller caps up over 16% and outpacing the returns of large caps.

clock 15 March 2019 • 2 min read

Bonds

Not all BBB bonds are created equal

The growth of BBB credit since the Global Financial Crisis has received a lot of attention.

clock 15 March 2019 • 2 min read

Global

Three reasons to be bearish in 2019

At the start of 2019 there were three main reasons to be bearish.

clock 15 March 2019 • 2 min read

US

When and how will the next rate rise be delivered?

The most significant consideration for all investors in the US is the actions of its Federal Reserve.

clock 15 March 2019 • 2 min read

UK

Strong sterling key risk to pharma sector

When it comes to finding growth in the UK, we are positive on the pharmaceuticals sector.

clock 08 March 2019 • 2 min read
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