12/20/2013

Bernanke bows out shunning Cold Turkey

Equity markets have experienced relief rallies on news of the Fed decision to wind down the asset buying programme by an initial $10bn dropping from $85bn per months to $75bn

12/20/2013

EFG’s 2014 Outlook: Opportunities & Traps

Year-ahead assessments of where the world economy and financial markets are heading customarily start with the US. In 2014 the path of the US economy and policy appears, for once, fairly settled.

12/19/2013

Terry Smith warns on liquidity risks of emerging market funds

In an interview for Money Observer TV marking Fundsmith Equity's third anniversary, Smith explains that he is worried that investors in emerging market funds could be caught in a 'liquidity trap' if there is a run on the asset class.

12/16/2013

Hargreaves Lansdown: Five themes to watch in 2014

This year has contained some surprises that have caught both markets and investors off guard - the burst of activity from Abenomics, slowing growth numbers in China and the ‘tapergate’ inspired volatility in the US and markets around the world