United Kingdom GDP growth of 1.8% was booked for 2017, the weakest since 2012. It is forecast to fall to 1.5% by 2019. The pound has strengthened against the US…
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Following robust performance in 2017, in the first quarter of 2018 economic data has shown deterioration in confidence, particularly in Europe and the UK. This has not yet had any…
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Mainland Chinese companies which trade in Shanghai or Shenzhen and are quoted in renminbi, known as China A shares, will be included in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index for the…
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United Kingdom Progress in the first phase of the Brexit negotiations has led to some recovery in sterling, albeit from low levels, and respite to the beleaguered London commercial real…
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In 2017, positive returns were seen across virtually all asset classes and regions as sentiment improved over the year. Investors were buoyed by European and Asia markets. After a weak…
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Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is a crucial indicator of the economic health of any country.
It can be calculated by adding consumption, government spending, investment and net exports. Theory demonstrates…
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United States of America
GDP growth for the third quarter came in at an annualised rate of 3.0%, helped by consumption and net exports. The number was ahead of expectations,…
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Equity markets have edged to new highs, with investors reacting positively as central banks moved to unwind stimulus and hinted at higher interest rates, suggesting a return to a more…
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United States of America
The US Federal Reserve raised interest rates again at its June meeting to a target range of 1.00% to 1.25%.
It also signalled plans to reduce…
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Global equity markets have made limited progress over the quarter, although we have seen new highs in the major US and UK indices.
Gains have been helped by speculation with…
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