2018 has begun where 2017 left off: with markets at record highs and a chorus of bullish optimism.
This most unloved of bull markets looks set to continue for a while longer, if the consensus is anything to go by. But the longer the bull run, the louder the bear case for a market correction becomes. Fidelity's Himsworth: Bond markets are indicating increased volatility for equities in 2018 For investors it is fast becoming a game of chicken - how long are you prepared to stay on, knowing that at some stage you are going to need to get off the ride and get off quickly? For equities, current valuations can be justified at a stretch. There are some key supportive factors to be...
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