Markets are excited, and expectant, for the global economic recovery later this year. As noted here many times, this brings changes in the prevailing investment parameters – the much-discussed cyclical rotation. Typically, emerging markets (EMs) do well in this environment: strong growth fuels demand for their products and the commodities they export, while financial conditions…
Springtime appears to be showering us with financial scandals. Just two weeks ago, we wrote about the collapse of supply-chain financer Greensill, the potential fallout, and what it could do to the reputation of the high-profile investors involved. This week, the financial press stumbled on an even bigger calamity, which could prove far more disruptive…
It may be April Fools’ Day, but ignore the ill-fated corporate PR stunts (Voltswagen!). The fact is that the first quarter of 2021 has brought genuine good news for UK-based investors with exposure to global stock markets. Equity markets have generally resumed an upward trajectory, while low risk assets, especially long maturity bonds, have sustained…