Investment
ANALYSIS: Trump – from asset to liability for US equities?
When Donald Trump was first elected US president, investors believed it would power US equities to new highs while emerging market assets were expected to suffer. Four months into his presidency, expectations have changed radically.
UK exposure in global funds hits 12-month high
Exposure to UK equities in global funds has hit a 12-month high as the US has steadily fallen out of favour, new data from Copley Fund Research has revealed.
Commodities | 26 May 17
Oil prices slump but experts see rise to $60 before year end
Oil prices could rise in the months ahead and the price fall seen in the wake of OPEC’s Vienna meeting last week may be a buying opportunity, experts have said.
Macro Views | 26 May 17
Sterling takes fright from Conservatives’ shrinking election lead
The British currency has suffered its biggest fall since April after a poll suggested the Conservative party’s lead in the UK general election had diminished.
BNP Paribas rebrands and targets three key markets
BNP Paribas Investment Partners is targeting Germany, China and the US as the three key markets where it can accelerate sales growth significantly, the firm revealed in a 2020 strategic plan statement.