Greek bonds: a ‘feta’ investment or tragedy waiting to happen?
August 2018 marks the end of an era for Greece: After years of austerity, its emergency loan...
Economies
Six years on: Draghi keeps his promise but which funds have rewarded?
26 July 2018 marks six years since Mario Draghi, president of the European Central Bank (ECB), made...
The Elite Rated funds taking Brexit in their stride
This weekend will mark the two-year anniversary of the UK’s vote to leave the European Union...
Investing in inventors and innovators
In his Spring Statement in March 2018, Chancellor Philip Hammond called the Conservatives the...
How can bond investors navigate a rate rising environment?
In the February 2018 Monetary Policy Committee meeting, Bank of England governor Mark Carney hinted...
Finance and investment wrap – February 2018
At the end of January, the U.S. equity market climbed to its steepest valuation level in history....
Finance and investment wrap – December 2017
Whilst some commentators (and the Federal Reserve) insist that there is no bubble in US equity...
Ten tweets: A year on from the US election
Many thought he wouldn’t be in power for long, but this week marks a year since Donald Trump...
Interest rate rise: keep calm and carry on
The Bank of England increased interest rates today for the first time in a decade. The Monetary...
Five ‘Steady Eddies’ that have delivered in the good times and the bad
Investor eyes and ears (not to mention those of homeowners with mortgages) will be keenly trained on...
Finance and investment wrap – October 2017
As some of our readers will remember, 30 years ago, and much to the chagrin of the met office and...
Could another snap decision derail the Japanese economic recovery?
Global election fever is continuing apace with Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, this week...
How will markets end 2017?
Years ending in ‘7’ have not been lucky ones in financial markets, points out AXA’s head of fixed...
2017: the start of a new cycle?
Rates are going to rise and we’re going to see inflation. When was the last time you heard those two...
Autumn statement: top four things to know
So the autumn statement and the spring budget are henceforth abolished, to be replaced by a spring...