Investing

Japan, once a global leader in technology and innovation during the 1980s and 1990s, has faced relative stagnation in recent decades. Nevertheless, the country still offers untapped potential for growth investors, according to Donald Farquharson, Japan specialist at Baillie Gifford.

Government bonds have long enjoyed a special place in investors’ portfolios. Often seen as a cornerstone of stability, their appeal as a safe haven is rarely questioned.

If Donald Trump is re-elected as President, he plans to have more control over U.S. monetary policy, not just relying on Federal Reserve officials who follow his direction. This idea has raised concerns among experts, including Sylvester Eijffinger, a former advisor to the Fed, who calls it “a disastrous plan.”

Leading up to 2020, Chinese equities dominated emerging markets, reaching nearly 40 percent of the index. However, the pandemic, government crackdowns, and economic slowdown have since halved their share.

Investors need strong nerves in 2024, but institutional investors are staying calm, according to the latest analysis at Universal Investment.

After a turbulent period for Japan’s markets, marked by a sharp drop in the Nikkei and a significant surge in the yen, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) finds itself at a critical juncture.

In a time when the world is facing unprecedented changes in the energy landscape, geopolitical forces are crucial for understanding the current and future energy markets.

The Bank of Japan unexpectedly raised interest rates, and for those who did expect it, the increase was larger than expected. And so “all hell broke loose”.

The carry trade is a well-known currency trading strategy that has gained huge popularity among investors and traders in recent years.

Despite global securities markets enjoying a robust first half of 2024 and various investment categories capturing the interest of European investors, some segments failed to impress. Which asset classes, investment styles, and regions fell out of favor with investors?