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• 25Nov2016

  Funds for inflation

  25Nov2016

  With inflation looming on the horizon we take a look at the funds investors should consider in an environment of rising inflation.

  By Sam Lees

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  Fund analysis

• 25Nov2016

  Profit from a stronger dollar?

  25Nov2016

  The demise of the “House of Clinton” and the victory of Donald Trump saw investors flock from bonds to join an equity market rally in the hope that the Donald’s (detail-light) stimulus package would kick-start US growth. This has further supported the US dollar, which has been strong in recent times. But is this trend set to endure? And how can investors exploit it?

  By Brian Dennehy

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  Generating growth

• 25Nov2016

  Trump - calmer reflection, and opportunities

  25Nov2016

  A large number of voters want change, and that is the Trump mandate – change. That is clearly a new political paradigm.
  
  But is there a new economic paradigm?

  By Brian Dennehy

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  Market commentary

• 18Nov2016

  Emerging Markets: In for the long haul

  18Nov2016

  Earlier in the year we said that a stronger dollar would put some emerging markets under pressure. The success of Trump’s populist campaign could add to those economies’ problems. These markets were already cheap (and weakness is normally an opportunity to accumulate). But are the risks now too great?

  By Sam Lees

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  Market commentary

• 18Nov2016

  Trumpflation: the end for bonds?

  18Nov2016

  Following Donald Trump’s victory in the US Presidential election, investors started selling US government bonds en masse resulting in the biggest fall in prices for 5 years. Why? And should you be concerned?

  By Brian Dennehy

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  Market commentary

• 11Nov2016

  What's Hot? What's Not? Latin America rising, Gilts falling

  11Nov2016

  The story of October has been one of rising inflation expectations in the UK, hurting long-dated bond funds, and Specialist funds outperforming once again. The Specialist sector is diverse with many opportunities and so not one to overlook.
  
  

  By Brian Dennehy

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  Market commentary

• 11Nov2016

  President Trump: 6 opportunities for UK investors

  11Nov2016

  The US electorate have made a break with tradition, choosing a man with no prior political experience as the 45th President of the United States of America. Many talking heads promised volatility but the backlash from stock markets around the world hasn't materialised. What does this election mean for investors and where should they look for opportunities?

  By Brian Dennehy

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  Market commentary

• 11Nov2016

  Raise a Stink for World Toilet Day

  11Nov2016

  World Toilet Day on 19th November is no laughing matter for the 1 in 3 people on this planet who still don't have access to a clean and safe toilet; 1,000 children die each day due to poor sanitation. This is a key focus for Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and a convenient way in which his success will be measured.

  By Brian Dennehy

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  Market commentary

• 09Nov2016

  Trump slump or boom? UK investor implications

  09Nov2016

  The “Brexit effect” has continued across the Atlantic. In the US, the alienated have again triumphed over the uninspired and the self-interested.

  By Brian Dennehy

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  Fund analysis