Iran

2019 was marked by US dollar appreciation

Oil and gas stocks rise amid escalating tensions

Saudi Arabia's successful 'Future Investment Initiative' ('Davos in the desert') last month and the much-anticipated listing of Aramco have reminded us of the potential of the Gulf region for investors.

Too much focus on isolated events

Given the constant focus on what might cause equities to fall and whether now is the right time to invest, it is helpful to remember equities as an asset class have historically been more likely to deliver positive returns in any given 12-month period...

Rhetoric will not halt rise in prices

'Round of 16’ and quarter-finals

Knockout contest by measuring each country's growth forecast

Up 75% since lows seen in June 2017

Up 2.8% to $77 a barrel