Manager favours gold, tobacco and utilities
We are concerned that the coronavirus could prove to be a headwind to short-term economic growth. At the moment, it is not clear whether the crisis will last a few months or longer.
Asia was first into the coronavirus crisis, with China officially reporting cases in mid-January, but it is showing encouraging signs that it may be the first to emerge from it.
The disruption to the global economy from the worldwide spread of the coronavirus is the biggest shock to the world since the Second World War.
At the time of writing, UK equity benchmarks have fallen by approximately one-third from their year-to-date highs.
98% of intended trading completed by new manager
Profound long-term economic impact to be felt for years
Travel, tourism and retail will see biggest impact
DFS holding expected to 'materially increase'
Ride-sharing app fortunes turn for the better