As we head towards 2018, our specialist writers have assessed the prospects for a slew of sectors and investments in a wide ranging review of the best place for your money in 2018
Eight charts highlighting some of the biggest financial stories of the year
UK equities: Crushing the saboteurs
This year’s growth was shared more equally, the market-watchers are concerned about valuations, writes Ian Smith.
Aim: The trends worth following
With regulatory change on the horizon and various emerging mini-sectors, we explore the outlook for Aim in 2018.
Dark and topsy turvy. What drives interest rates may remain mysterious, but it’s no mystery that savers won’t benefit.
We face many economic uncertainties next year, but economists’ best guess is that growth will remain lacklustre.
Strength shines through Europe’s political clouds
Backed by good economic indicators, the market is sanguine on European equities
The country has broken free from years of investment-discouraging deflation, and Japanese companies look set to benefit.
US equities: Running with the bulls
After a sparkling run in2017, the stakes are high for continued strong performance.
Can emerging markets momentum continue?
Emerging market sentiment recovered in 2017, but US monetary policy may deter external capital inflows.
Brexit: The IC’s sector impact analysis
We’ve outlined some of the sector-specific challenges that could influence valuations.
James Norrington adjusts his Tactical Asset Allocation portfolios to mark the end of the Goldilocks markets in 2018
What fund managers expect in 2018
Equity fund managers set out their expectations for the year ahead
We asked economists, broker and investment managers for their predictions for the year ahead.
Alex Newman assesses the impact of a Saudi Aramco listing, a Chinese slowdown and precious metal demand on London miners.
What’s in store for property in 2018?
Some areas of the commercial property market remain attractive, while buy to let still has its benefits for larger landlords.
Bond investors: Stay alert as the end of QE arrives
Gilt investors face a testing time, but other areas of the market present opportunities.
As political uncertainty and market volatility persist, luxury goods are making great investments, as well as great gifts.
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