Donald Trump’s announcement that the US will introduce import duties on steel and aluminium is being described as a how-to move on triggering a stock sell-off, with industry-heavy funds and indices set to suffer from the protectionist move.
On the one-year anniversary of president Donald Trump’s inauguration, his administration is more divided than ever with growing murmurs of a government shutdown. One thing the president seems to have unwavering support on is his tax bill, but with treasury yields rising should investors be more concerned?
The prospect of a US government shutdown has seen the pound climb to its highest level against the dollar since Brexit, while cryptocurrency Bitcoin continues to decline.
In a move to grow its status as a major global finance hub, the Chinese government has announced it will raise foreign ownership limits in insurance companies to 51% in three years’ time, while full foreign ownership will be allowed in five years.
Wednesday 8 November marks the one-year anniversary of the shock election of Donald Trump as president of the US. One-year on, and several thousand tweets later, we spoke to three investors to gauge their view on just what he has achieved since.
US president Donald Trump may be touting his pick for Federal Reserve chair as an “anxiously awaited” event, but how are investors preparing for Thursday’s big reveal?
Donald Trump’s administration has presented more opportunities than problems for emerging market equity managers, argues GAM’s Tim Love.
Global markets have shown little alarm over North Korea’s missile tests and Donald Trump’s rhetoric so far. Nevertheless, investors should hedge their tail risks, advises Dave Lafferty of Natixis GAM.
Investors are moving on from US equities in favour of UK gilts and gold according to the latest Lloyds Bank Investor Sentiment Index.
Despite a murkier outlook for global inflation, there could be “positive surprises” ahead which make inflation-linked bonds an attractive diversifier, Fidelity International says.
The stand-off between US president Donald Trump and North Korea has led to a spike in gold and silver prices, with financial markets adopting a safety first attitude in the immediate aftermath of escalating tensions.
The US equities rally has been given a fresh boost this year by continuing earnings upgrades and a weakening dollar, but Europe’s investors are not buying it.
