Articles
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Clouds gather over Turkey
Some emerging markets are back in favour, with the consensus being that their earnings will grow around 9% over the next year. However, one market that remains out of fashion is Turkey.
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Property Bubbles emerging
Our strategic partner, UBS, today issued a report on global house prices. It underlines the fact that when inexpensive financing is combined with a positive long-term economic outlook, property prices eventually uncouple from the real economy.
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UK visa scheme under the spotlight
The Times recently reported that hundreds of millions of pounds of dirty money has been laundered through Britain because the “golden visa” system for wealthy foreign investors.
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Asia’s fortunes rising
Asian markets have had a terrible year. The MSCI Asia Pacific ex-Japan index has fallen by more than 20% from April’s peak, taking it to a three-year low.
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Japan : Bouncing back
Japanese stocks had a terrible summer, sliding by around 10% amid global jitters over China. But it isn’t just the state of Japan’s giant neighbour that has investors unnerved.
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China falls again
Following a few weeks respite, concerns over flagging Chinese growth came back to haunt global markets today.
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Growth forecast in UK property
As volatility continues in currency, commodity and equity markets, investors are increasingly looking at alternative asset classes.We have experienced a higher level of interest in property and, in particular, the UK housing market is back under the spotlight.
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A Greek adventure
It is the first time I have ever taken a sailing holiday and it is a great experience, spending time on the south Turkish coast, with occasional visits to nearby Greek islands. Although I am learning that keeping my three sons in such a confined space for long periods of time was never going to make for a relaxing trip!
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Africa’s emerging middle class
The media coverage surrounding President Obama’s visit to Africa challenged many people’s preconceptions of the continent. It is one of the most exciting regions in the world today, with rapid economic growth and an increasing population.
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London property prices on the slide?
There are a lot of contradictory reports on what has happened to London property prices recently.
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China’s Fall
The Shanghai Composite Index is actually up today – not a frequent occurrence recently. On Monday, it fell by more than 8% - the largest fall since February 2007.
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Oil prices remain low
Recent market jitters over Greece brought oil prices to below $60 a barrel for the first time since April. Even if market sentiment improves, oil prices are unlikely to rise from here.
