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Investors discounting fears of slowdown

We had a glimpse of the potential market implications of a more eurosceptic Italian government in recent weeks.

2018 has seen another spring dominated by political manoeuvrings, in particular the return of 'The Italian Question'.

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We are cautiously optimistic about emerging market (EM) equities this year. Valuations are reasonable and risks look to be largely contained.

Monetary policy killed the market-based economy

Cryptocurrencies, specifically Bitcoin, have been a hot topic among the retail and professional investment community in the US.

Next withstanding pressure

The increase of M&A activity in the UK year to date is dramatic with take-outs announced across the market by size in a variety of sectors.

PARTNER INSIGHT: Matt Murphy, Institutional Portfolio Manager at Eaton Vance, says the primary source of risk in emerging-market debt is benchmark construction