Asian income: Successfully navigating turbulent markets

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Against a particularly challenging macro backdrop, Jason Pidcock and Sam Konrad reflect on some of the investment decisions they’ve made this year.

What’s the opportunity for China?

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Despite a particularly difficult year for Chinese equities, Vincent Che explains why he’s positive about the outlook for China, though stock selection is key.

Notes from the Investment Floor: Fixed income is attractive once again

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Ariel Bezalel discusses the possibility of an imminent recession and prospects for inflation amid aggressive rate increases by central banks.

Darkest before dawn for European equities?

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The European equities team analyses negative performance in the region’s equity market and says in times of economic uncertainty good businesses prove their worth.

Notes from the Investment Floor: Is Japan the place to be?

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Mitesh Patel discusses the outlook for Japan as inflation, although rising, is far lower than other developed markets. What does this mean for investors?

Risk-free, risky or just a reserve?

Open Safe With Gold Inside

Ned Naylor-Leyland expects gold’s allure to increase as the dollar’s dominance diminishes.

Crunch time

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Ariel Bezalel and Harry Richards say concerns over financial stability risks and lower growth may eventually force central banks to pivot, which must augur well for long-term investors.

Notes from the Investment Floor: Gilts gyrate, refinancing costs rise

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Andrew Rubins, Investment Manager, Fixed Income, discusses the recent volatility in UK bond market and how the rising cost of refinancing bonds will impact companies.

Alternatives come to the fore

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Three alternatives fund managers reflect on markets in 2022 and on the importance of diversification.

India nipping at China’s heels

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China’s dominance as the world’s manufacturing hub of choice may be coming to an end as political and economic changes shift the balance to India, says Nick Payne.