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How to protect against a fall in the fired-up FTSE
The FTSE 100 hit a record high in January, but its direction is now uncertain. Well resourced, skilled active managers can make the best use of expected volatility.
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There has been a lot of crowing ahead of the Year of the rooster
Investors received a wake-up call about potential trade frictions between the US and China well before the Chinese Year of the Rooster started on 28 January.
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Focus on fundamentals after Italy no vote
The ‘no’ vote results in political instability. As markets dislike uncertainty, we expect we may see a short-term spike in volatility.
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The Autumn Statement: Initial impact on UK equities
Highlights of the main announcements from the Autumn Statement, the immediate impact on markets and our outlook for UK equities
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Can stock selection make the difference in the longer-term?
The volatility created by macroeconomic ‘noise’ has thrown up opportunities. Mark Wharrier, Fund Manager of the BlackRock UK Income Fund discusses how he is tackling the current environment.
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Low growth doesn’t have to mean low returns
Investing in a world of low economic growth need not mean accepting low portfolio returns.
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Britain’s best businesses are entrenched, not retrenching
Britain’s best businesses are used to operating in challenging environments, so investors should focus on fundamentals rather than macroeconomics
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ETP flows heat up in July
Over $55 billion flowed into global Exchange-Traded Products (ETPs) in July, representing the biggest month of inflows this year.
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After Rajan, what next for India’s banks?
Raghuram Rajan’s exit from the Reserve Bank of India may imperil necessary banking reforms, but there are still investment opportunities in the sector.
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Beyond Brexit: European equities outlook
Following the UK’s Brexit decision, three senior members of BlackRock’s European Equities team held a call on 30th June for clients offering their outlook expectations.