Five key questions to ask following the US Fed rate hike
The third 0.25% interest rate hike of this upcycle from the US Federal Reserve begs five questions, all of which have implications for the US, the globe and portfolios.
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Capital Group to launch US bond fund in Asia
Despite expectations of rising US interest rates, Capital Group intends to launch a bond strategy in Asia that targets investment grade US corporates.
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Pictet warns to steer clear of US equities
The expensive valuations of US equities have made Luca Paolini, Pictet Asset Management’s London-based chief strategist, urge investors to be very cautious.
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US Labor Department proposes 60-day delay to adviser reforms
The US Labor Department has proposed a 60-day delay for the start of the fiduciary rule, which requires financial advisers to act in the best interests of their clients, in a move signalling a possible derailment of the controversial reforms.
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Newcomer US equity funds to watch
US equity funds launched in the past three years show a renewed interest in small-cap companies with strong competitive advantages.
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US equities to watch based on their three-year performance
The top performing US equity funds over three years show that a disciplined and patient approach continues to pay off.
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US equity bull market to keep on rolling: Morningstar
After a slow start, US equities gathered steam towards the end of 2016 to become the sector’s best performer, a sign that the durable US bull market keep on rolling.
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Investors flocking to high-risk bonds
Investors are stepping up their allocation to high-yield bonds and emerging market debt. The pair were the two best-selling asset classes in January, according to Morningstar fund flows data.
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US tops newly-launched ‘Political Stability Index’
Charles Stanley has launched a new Political Stability Index to help investors assess the level of risk in the major developed stock markets.
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US equities – the Trump honeymoon period continues
A little over a month into Donald Trump’s presidency, US equity indices are at record highs and money keeps flowing into the asset class. Are markets right to be sanguine?
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Victims of investment fraud have specific character traits
People who have fallen victim to investment scams have specific character traits making them more susceptible to fraudsters, according to a new study by US campaign group AARP Fraud Watch Network.
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Investors keep pouring money into US equity ETFs
Investors kept faith in US equities in January, despite the Trump rally losing steam, according to Morningstar ETF flows data.