Investec Wealth & Investment: Seven themes that will interest investors in 2017 and beyond

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The end of a 35-year bond bull market, the rise of so-called robojobs, rapid developments in gene editing and the 'sharing economy' will be among the themes that will interest investors next year and beyond, according to Investec Wealth & Investment's annual research paper Vision.

Vision looks forward to the economic, scientific, technological and social trends that will shape and impact markets and investors in the coming years.  Here, Investec Wealth & Investment pinpoints seven themes. John Wyn-Evans, head of investment strategy, said: "Although 2016 was one of the more uncertain periods for investors, it is clear that profound technological and social innovations are continuing to generate exciting investment opportunities across the world.  Vision 2017 highlights some of these key trends." Regime Change: The 35-year bond bull market could be coming to an e...

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