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Eight graphs that tell the story of 2014
After a dull 2014 UK equities remain the least attractive asset class – except for all of the others, says Stephen Wilmot
Economists expect steady growth and rising inflation in 2015. But forecasts tend to be wrong. Chris Dillow reports.
Despite the machinations of America’s political elite, John Adams believes the US economic recovery is gathering pace and optimism reigns for the equity outlook.
Europe’s plight worsens…but that’s good
Economic conditions in Europe are so bad, and sentiment so weak, that the investment risk looks skewed to the upside, as hard as that may seem right now. Simon Thompson reports.
Still expecting the best from Japan
Despite trying economic conditions, investors and analysts are optimistic on the prospects for Japanese equities. Leonora Walters reports.
It’s a fact of investment life that emerging markets will be volatile. Stay calm and favour Asian markets, says Philip Ryland.
2015: What the fund managers expect
Moira O’Neill and Leonora Walters ask fund managers to set out their concerns and expectations for the year ahead.
Small cap struggles mask potential
Small cap indices were hammered in 2014, but canny stock pickers could still have made hay, says Graeme Davies.
Fireworks to set markets alight
The launch of full-blown quantitative easing by the European Central Bank has ramifications for a host of financial markets. Expect fireworks in Japan too, says Simon Thompson.
At home and abroad, 2014 marked a strong year for new admissions and M&A activity. And there are signs that the positive trends should continue in 2015, despite growing economic uncertainty. Mark Robinson reports.
Corporate and sovereign bonds have seen alarming gyrations this year. Investors need to look at their strategy to make fixed income profits in 2015. Julian Hofman reports.
Investors in natural resources stocks have endured a torrid time through 2014, but it may pay to take a counterintuitive view of commodity markets in coming months, argues Mark Robinson.
As commercial property values and rents look set to rise further, Jonas Crosland believes the housing shortage will underpin housebuilders.
Countdown to pension freedom day
From April 2015 pension investors will have total income flexibility. Moira O’Neill explores the consequences.
What’s in store for the markets in 2015
Emma Powell brings you a round up of where the industry thinks the FTSE100 might end up in 2015, as well as a few outrageous predictions thrown in for good measure.
The Trader takes a look at the charts for key indices as we head into 2015
How much do you remember about the big financial stories in 2014? Put your knowledge to the test for a chance to win a case of Laurent-Perrier Cuvee Rose champagne.
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