Currency

Macro Views | 14 Mar 17

Sterling hit an eight-week low on Tuesday morning in reaction to parliament’s approval of the Article 50 bill – but with at least two years of negotiations ahead, could the currency fall even further?

Emerging Markets | 25 Jan 17

In 2016, emerging market debt staged a spectacular recovery following a dreadful performance in 2015. However, it is important to make a distinction, between local and hard currency bonds, says Morningstar analyst Carlos Gonzalez-Lucar.

Investment | 15 Nov 16

The dollar has rallied in recent days as investors believe stronger US GDP growth and Fed rate hikes will push the greenback up. But markets are ignoring the forces that are likely to drag the dollar down in the longer term.

Investment | 13 Oct 16

As the FTSE 100 settles into its lofty position above 7000, investors will be asking whether it is time to bank some profit.

Investment | 11 Oct 16

ECB intervention has pushed European corporate bond yields down to unrealistic levels. It may therefore be a good idea to buy some sterling credit, regardless of how the Brexit saga will play out.