Shares and the stockmarket

How to tell whether the yield curve is about to throw the markets a fastball

For all of their ongoing enthusiasm for the reflationary ‘Trump’ trade, stock markets have stopped going up and bond markets have stopped going down on...

Thu, 09/02/2017 - 10:40

Time to see whether the “three steps and a stumble” rule will apply or not in 2017

While markets were spot on when they put just a 4% chance on a rate rise from the US Federal Reserve at its first policy...

Fri, 03/02/2017 - 13:21

How to assess whether China will offer anything to crow about in the Year of the Rooster

First of all this column would like to wish all of its regular readers kung hei fat choi, offering good wishes as China’s Year of...

Thu, 26/01/2017 - 16:57

Five ways to judge whether bouncy markets are becoming (too) bubbly

As the FTSE 100 stands near record highs following a stunning run of 14 consecutive gains which spanned the festive and New Year period all...

Thu, 19/01/2017 - 14:56

Do brokers pick the winners?

When it comes to stock picking there are many different styles and ways of selecting the individual shares which investors feel best suit their overall...

Thu, 12/01/2017 - 11:17

Can the FTSE 100 extend its winning streak?

The FTSE 100 has recorded nine consecutive closing highs and the natural question for investors is whether this progress can be maintained.
Here...

Mon, 09/01/2017 - 12:14

How to make sure the FTSE 100 is on the right track

After ending 2016 on a hot streak, with three consecutive closing record highs, the FTSE 100 continues to barrel higher, with the 7,200 mark now...

Thu, 05/01/2017 - 15:22

Five themes that look set to shape portfolio returns in 2017

After last week’s attempts to learn key lessons from 2016, this column will now turn its attention to the year ahead. In the (unfortunate) absence...

Wed, 21/12/2016 - 11:44

World investment outlook 2017: The rest of the world

The world investment outlook is written by Russ Mould, AJ Bell Investment Director and contains a wealth of information on the world financial markets and...

Wed, 21/12/2016 - 11:16

World investment outlook 2017: Europe

The world investment outlook is written by Russ Mould, AJ Bell Investment Director and contains a wealth of information on the world financial markets and...

Mon, 19/12/2016 - 09:38

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