Investment
Beware hyped up tech firms that destroy wealth, says Rathbones
Investors are at risk of over valuing innovative technology firms which offer the potential to disrupt established industries, investment manager Rathbones has warned.
Commodities | 18 Apr 17
Investors keep pouring money into commodities
European investors have increased their commodity exposure by investing $1.3bn (£1bn, €1.2bn) in broad commodity ETFs in 1Q17, this compares with $1.8bn invested in the whole of 2016, according to figures from ETF provider Source.
ANALYSIS: Investment strategies ahead of the French election
The first round of the French election is just a few days away. So what are investors doing to protect against another potential shock victory and near-term volatility?
Macro Views | 12 Apr 17
Harness ‘animal spirits’ for investment success
Not being a student of Keynesian theory, I’ve been somewhat confused by the oft mentioned revival in ‘animal spirits’. Rather than bulls and bears, investors should beware the headless chickens.
Old Mutual, Nedbank, Sanlam hit by South Africa’s junk status
South Africa’s credit rating downgrade to junk status has had an inevitable knock-on effect on the country’s life insurers and banks, including Nedbank, Old Mutual and Sanlam.