infrastructure

The momentum behind infrastructure equities has slowed over the last 18 months, with concerns over interest rate rises and political factors seemingly undermining the investment case for the asset class.

Markets rose following result

US infrastructure investment at a 70-year low

Avoiding freezing of US-China ties

OBR windfall spent immediately

Brexit deal still crucial

Over the past quarter, infrastructure globally has endured some highs and lows, with the US, in particular, surging ahead and buoyed by strong economic growth while Europe has faced a series of challenges.

Plans to complete in early November

Asia Pacific Property fund to close

Allocation to sector jumped to £40bn in 2017