The US, China and Japan, among others, have released March monetary data, with Euroland and UK numbers due this week. Global six-month real money growth, on both narrow and broad definitions, is estimated to have risen sharply.
Pressure to offer rent deferrals during COVID-19 lockdowns could put dividends paid by real estate investment trusts (REITs) at risk. However, it is becoming increasingly evident that some property sectors may be better able to weather the crisis, according to Guy Barnard, Tim Gibson and Greg Kuhl from the Global Property Equities Team.
While the preparedness of emerging markets to confront COVID-19 varies, this period likely marks a shift in what drives these countries’ growth.
Mathew Kaleel, Portfolio Manager, Diversified Alternatives, outlines the confluence of events that caused a major global oil benchmark to trade below zero for the first time in history.
Hamish Chamberlayne, Head of SRI and Portfolio Manager, discusses recent developments affecting the world over the past three months.
Investment trusts and funds have much in common, most obviously the fact that they enable investors to ‘pool’ their money with that of others. Click to find out more.
The Junior Individual Savings Account (JISA) was launched in November 2011 as a simple, tax-efficient way to save for your child’s future. Click to read more.
The current market environment is trying, both for financial professionals and market participants. Nonetheless, these periods of volatility and uncertainty offer an opportunity to discover new techniques.
Why financial markets should ultimately be focused on the outlook for households in consumption-driven economies like the U.S.
Behavioral changes precipitated by the pandemic could help certain companies and sectors emerge from the crisis in a position of relative strength.