Emerging markets: Views from the experts

1. For the first time in more than a decade, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) cut the policy interest rate by 25 basis points.

While the...

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The star performer among Europe-focused investment trusts

Risks to growth across Europe appear skewed to the downside given the impact of global trade-war rhetoric on sectors including autos and industrial chemicals.

However,...

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The FTSE 350 stocks making our lives better

Invest in what you know is the golden rule for first time investors. This advice has stood the test of time and is a great...

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How do I know which ETF to buy when lots track the same thing?

When you’re thinking of buying an exchange-traded fund (ETF), the choice can be daunting. There are typically many funds tracking the same indices, making it...

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Shelter from the storm: 8 funds with reassuring qualities

As investors fret over global trade wars, slowing economic growth, and inverted yield curves, which in the past have signalled recession, it’s worth looking at...

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Is the yield curve reliable or not?

The yield curve on government bonds is grabbing a lot of headlines and not all of them are encouraging ones for investors.

In fact, there...

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Is a shorter trading day right for UK shares?

Fund managers, banks and City lobby organisations are understood to be working on ground breaking proposals that could cut stock market trading hours in the...

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Are the good times over for markets this year?

Just how bad are the markets at the moment? While there are many negative headlines around weak economic growth, recession fears and volatile stock markets,...

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‘How much does advice cost for pension transfers?’

My wife is 64 and has a final salary scheme that will provide just under £5,000 per year. The transfer value is £140,000.

We have...

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Foreign buyers cash in on cheap pound to grab assets

It seems as though barely a week goes by without at least one UK-listed company being taken over. The fall in the value of the...

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