Property gloom is not really justified February 28, 2018 The amount of construction going on in the City of London makes the British capital look like a boomtown. Yet, following the UK’s vote to leave the European Union, the market has been distinctly downbeat on the value of London office space and the share prices of London-listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) has collapsed. [...]
Commodity outlook in the Year of the Dog February 23, 2018 We are now in the Chinese Year of the Dog. With China being the main driver of commodity markets – and Britain’s blue chip miners enjoying a long bull run – what is the outlook for commodities for the rest of the year? China’s seemingly insatiable desire for commodities will slow. The country is seeking [...]
Five habits of good investing February 21, 2018 Taking a long-term view History suggests the stock market is the best way to grow wealth over the long term, easily outpacing interest rates on cash. However, significant market falls are also a part of investing and notoriously difficult to predict. It is worth remembering that the longer you invest for the greater your chances [...]
Chanel invests in London tech startup Farfetch February 19, 2018 French fashion house Chanel has bought a stake in London-based fashion retail platform Farfetch, as the two companies plan digital projects together. Chanel is set to introduce an “augmented retail” element to its boutiques with the help of Farfetch. This will include elements of ultra-personalisation, using Farfetch’s digital know-how to give insights on customer preferences. [...]
Where next for markets as Europe moves from recovery to expansion? February 16, 2018 Market volatility rose at the start of February against a backdrop of strong economic data, causing many investors to question whether the bull-run for the stock market was over. Can Europe’s economic momentum continue and how will tighter monetary policy affects investments? At the 2018 Schroders Investment Conference investment experts discussed the economic outlook for [...]
FTSE 100 shares fall again after steep drops on Nikkei, Hang Seng and Sensex February 9, 2018 The FTSE 100 was falling again in morning trading today, after sharp falls among Asian stocks overnight. The drop came after US markets closed in correction territory last night, with both the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 falling more than 10 per cent since their most recent highs. Today the FTSE 100 fell as [...]
Asia is as key to Britain’s future success as Europe February 9, 2018 It has been another frustrating week for those hoping for a decisive Brexit roadmap from the government. But while battles over the customs union continue to rage, we would do well to remember that the UK should be setting its sights far beyond the borders of Europe. Last week, the Prime Minister was in China, [...]
Fifa has netted a fifth Chinese sponsor for the 2018 World Cup February 8, 2018 Fifa has netted a fifth Chinese sponsor for the 2018 World Cup in Russia, despite the country’s national team not qualifying for the tournament. Football’s governing body has named electric transportation firm Yadea as a regional supporter for this summer’s event. Yadea joins fellow Chinese companies China Mengniu Dairy, electronics firm Hisense, smartphone brand Vivo [...]
Digital Innovators: Q&A with Chris Sheldrick, co-founder and CEO of what3words February 8, 2018 what3words has divided the world into 3m x 3m squares, each with a unique address made from three dictionary words, thus offering the simplest way to communicate location. Last year what3words was identified as one of 50 of the freshest and most inspiring digital companies using technology and innovation to shake up their sectors in [...]
US stocks see-saw as bulls fight back after day of intense volatility on trading floors February 6, 2018 Wall Street was gripped by volatile trading on Tuesday as traders scrambled to make sense of tumbling share prices throughout the world. Having swung between red and green throughout the day, US indices closed on the up. The Dow Jones ended the day 2.33 per cent higher at 24,912.59, the tech-heavy Nasdaq closed up 2.13 [...]