Eight graphs to help calm the nerves
Fidelity Solutions’ multi-asset team looks at the reasons why investors should look through the current volatility.
Volatility
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China GDP growth hits 25-year low but markets unperturbed
China’s gross domestic product growth slipped to a 25-year low of 6.9% in 2015 it was confirmed Tuesday, but markets were largely unconcerned.
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ANALYSIS: Time for investors to run for the hills or be brave?
It has been quite a start to the year in financial markets and the initial impulse many will have is to batten down the hatches and try to weatherproof portfolios.
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Making hay from volatility
Four main themes have been driving the recent volatility in markets: China, commodities, the Federal Reserve and idiosyncratic risk.
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Four charts that sum up the bond challenge
A great deal has already been written about the challenges facing asset allocators in a world where bonds yields have been pushing lower for the better part of 30 years.
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ANALYSIS: Volatility, bad omens and the dangers of central bank intervention
It is probably a good thing that most investors don’t tend to believe in bad omens.