At T. Rowe Price we believe equity valuations above historical averages in most developed markets do not necessarily mean that global equities are overvalued. Equity risk premiums in many markets still appear reasonable.
After all the exuberance of last year, investors may need to prepare themselves for a less eventful time in 2018. Lionel Melin, Lyxor's senior cross-asset strategist, gives his views for European equity
At T. Rowe Price, we believe the fundamental underpinnings for equities remain positive and should support continued gains. Nevertheless, you may wish to temper your clients' expectations, as returns may be more muted and markets more volatile.
Mike Riddell and the team at Allianz Global Investors are proud to announce the launch of their new Index-Linked Gilt Fund.
Since Mike Riddell and his team at Allianz Global Investors took over management of the Allianz Gilt Yield Fund in November 2015, the Fund now sits as the top performing FTSE All-Stocks gilt fund in the sector (data source: Morningstar).
Index-linked (also known as inflation-linked) gilts can play an important role within an investor's portfolio, and are a distinct asset class to conventional gilts.
At T.Rowe Price, we believe global emerging markets (EMs) continue to offer attractive investment opportunities even after a strong 2017. Many of these markets are enjoying ongoing progress of meaningful economic and political reforms, as well as improved...
At T.Rowe Price, we believe the global economy looks set to carry much of its recent momentum into 2018, although growth is likely to be slower than what we saw in mid-2017. Trends such as healthier government finances among the more indebted euro-area...
Barring a zombie apocalypse or a sudden spontaneous collapse in asset prices, the current Goldilocks environment of synchronized, above-trend global economic growth and low but gently rising inflation will likely persist in 2018.
China is preparing to start celebrating the Chinese New Year on February 16. Along with being the year of the dog, 2018 might also be the year that innovative Chinese smaller companies come into their own, according to Tiffany Hsiao, Portfolio Manager...