Despite current volatility, driven in significant measure by USA budgetary issues, equity markets have enjoyed reasonable growth this year, supported by rising dividend income.  Fixed interest markets on the other...
Broadly, markets have stabilised after a strong start to 2013 and while equities have not regained their early summer peaks, values continue to be supported by improving results announced by...
Equity markets have generally performed well so far this year as signs of economic recovery begin to emerge in a number of key economies, notably the USA.  The pace of...
After a strong start to 2013, markets have run into a period of marked volatility as the summer continues.  This has not been caused by any sudden decline in the...
Although it is most unlikely to occur in the short term, there are reasons why an increase in interest rates, in the UK and elsewhere, would be most welcome.  While...