Analysis

Asia | analysis 13 Dec 17

Enthusiasm for investing in China has never been higher than in 2017 and fears of a slowdown have largely receded from public discourse. But have investors taken their eye off the region just when it matters most?

Investment | analysis 12 Dec 17

November inflation has breached the 3% mark for the first time in nearly six years, but has it reached its peak?

Asia | analysis 12 Dec 17

Hong Kong’s equity market is likely to see a slowdown in mainland investment next year due to some new regulations and the proposed US tax reform could hit the technology sector, said Victoria Mio, co-head of Asia-Pacific equities and chief investment officer for China at Robeco.

Emerging Markets | analysis 7 Dec 17

Investors who took a risk-on approach in 2017 have been well rewarded, with the traditionally more volatile sectors and regions topping the performance return tables over the year.

Europe | analysis 6 Dec 17

Following the recent news of progress on the Brexit “divorce bill”, sterling hit a two-month high this week, and was up against both dollar and euro. Despite the uptick, the main question still remains, will sterling continue to strengthen or is it in danger of collapsing in the face of political turbulence?