Opinion Despite fears about the Bitcoin ’bubble’ bursting, the price of the new digital coins is going through the roof
According to Daniele Bianchi, of Warwick Business School, is Assistant Professor of Finance and he researches crypto-currencies incluing Bitcoin, despite fears about the Bitcoin ’bubble’ bursting, the price of the new digital coins is going through the (...)
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Opinion « Commodities and emerging markets: must-have investments or speculative bubbles »
Now that growth is back, emerging countries are in favour with many investors. Economic growth in these zones means commodities can also be profitable investments...
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Opinion Emerging market bonds still looking good
In light of the difficult circumstances surrounding the equity markets, investors are hunting around for alternatives. Unfortunately, savings-book interest rates are limited, as are the returns from safe developed-country government (...)
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Opinion Euro-dollar outlook
So many reasons to sell the Euro against the dollar. Nevertheless we can expect a fall of the euro in the second half of 2011. The dollar should continue to remain for now a safe haven despite the monstrous imbalances in the US economy and because of the real risk of (...)
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Opinion LTRO – game changer or not?
The ECB announced its second long-term refinancing operation (LTRO) on Wednesday. The auction led to 800 banks tapping the ECB for EUR 530bn in three year funding at 1%.
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Opinion The conditions are there for gold to return to USD 2000/oz over the next six months
The expectation of new central bank action was favorable for gold, causing a renewed surge in its price. Securities purchases by the European and US monetary authorities should help to propel gold towards new records.
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Opinion Jokowi
After ten years of strong growth, the Indonesian economy is slowing considerably. This is because of the falling Chinese demand for commodities, the gradual normalisation of US monetary policy and an inevitable decline in government (...)
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Opinion Interest rates: Brexit and term premiums
Since the announcement of the vote for Brexit at the UK referendum, long-term interest rates have plunged to record lows across all major currencies. The US 10-year interest rate hit an all-time low of 1.32% on July 6, before rebounding to 1.47% on July 12. But are these (...)
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Opinion The current volatility episode should be temporary
We have been expecting a pick-up in market volatility as part of our global outlook for 2018. The current volatility episode should, however, be temporary as market participants take note of the gradual normalisation of inflation and monetary (...)
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Opinion Bomb doors open
What impact could helicopter money have on the US economy? Charles Hepworth, Investment Director, GAM Investments assesses the ever-evolving situation.
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Opinion Time for crypto investors to look beyond bitcoin for returns
New analysis by London-based Nickel Digital Asset Management (Nickel), Europe’s award-winning, regulated digital assets hedge fund manager is highlighting the need for crypto investors to start to look beyond Bitcoin for potential (...)
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Opinion Impressive rebound in risky assets
Although, panic has faded, growth outlook is still uncertain. Patrick Moonen, Principal Strategist Multi Asset at NN IP and Valentijn van Nieuwenhuijzen Head of Multi Asset at NN IP, have downgraded equities to neutral (...)
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Opinion Paris Agreement : With the US abdicating its responsibility, the leadership will be taken up by others
With the US abdicating its responsibility, the leadership will be taken up by others. China has already signalled its keenness to take up the mantle. Other countries may also see an opportunity to get ahead in the race to a low-carbon (...)
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Opinion Euro 2016: Where are the best equity opportunities among the tournament favourites?
With the Euro 2016 football tournament about to get under way, we assess the investment opportunities offered by some of the main contenders.
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Opinion 2017 outlook: China equities
Charlie Awdry, China portfolio manager, shares his views on the prospects for Chinese stocks in 2017. He believes the focus on high quality growth companies exposed to long-term consumer trends and cyclical value stocks places his portfolios in good stead to deliver (...)
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