What the return of Middle East tensions could mean for markets
January 10, 2020
Markets are once again in thrall to geopolitics following recent events in the Middle East. Schroders research shows what such periods can mean for investment performance.
Four pieces of financial wisdom for 2020
January 10, 2020
By: Silindile Ngubo, Fund Accountant, Cannon Asset Managers January marks the start of both a new year and a fresh and exciting new decade with many more challenges and surprises in store. So, as we…
Five reasons to invest offshore
January 10, 2020
“Should I invest offshore?” is a question many South African investors are grappling with today. The prospect of buying shares in less familiar companies on international stock exchanges and
Economic and market snapshot for December 2019
January 9, 2020
By: Sanisha Packirisamy, Economist at Momentum Investments, and/or Herman van Papendorp, Head of Investment Research & Asset Allocation at Momentum Investments. Highlights United States (US): The US economy will likely show characteristics of slower growth…
Markets roil on Iran attack
January 9, 2020
Investors should remain “cautious and consistent” as Iran retaliates against the U.S. for killing one of its most revered military generals.
Investors' guide to 2020
January 7, 2020
Despite various geopolitical and economic challenges at the beginning of 2019, markets managed to deliver very strong returns for the year. And investors will be relieved to see that
Are we witnessing the US dollar’s fall from grace?
January 7, 2020
By: Michael Devereux, Multi-Asset Fund Manager, Schroders November’s multi-asset chart of the month highlights how a global shortage of US dollars could be reversing. This could signal the beginning of a weak phase for the currency….
Outlook 2020: Sustainability
January 7, 2020
2020 looks set to see climate change become more widely recognised as an investment issue, creating an opportunity for active managers.
