Analysis

Investment | analysis 13 Dec 17

Neil Woodford’s favourite online estate agent Purplebricks failed to woo markets with its half year figures after posting an £8.2m ($10.9m, €9.3m) loss.

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.