Global Equities

A cursory glance through global news headlines might suggest the proverbial 'wall of worry', that markets are prone to climb, might not be short of a few bricks.

The biggest news stories over the summer months

Two income funds; two multi-asset

Managed by Steve Berexa

Fall in number from first quarter

Lucy Macdonald, manager of the Brunner investment trust, takes a closer look at the prospects for global equity markets.

The rise of semiconductors

It is clear to many market participants that focusing attention solely on traditional company-specific data such as standard ratios and financial outputs is no longer adequate.

Ongoing charge of 1.5%

While much concern around European political risks has abated, there is still considerable geopolitical stress across global markets