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Gold and cash decline

In 2018, emerging markets experienced a risk-off period, taking a hit from a combination of rising US interest rates, dollar appreciation and major political tensions pitting the US against China, Russia and Turkey.

Navigating fixed income markets in the New Year

Ahead of mid-term elections

US 10-year Treasury yields hit seven-year high

Trade war tensions a distraction

Despite being considered expensive by some investors, the US equity market remains, for seasoned stockpickers, one of the most interesting places in the world to invest.

A lacklustre performance by gold and silver prices this year, despite multiple ongoing geopolitical issues, has renewed questions about the relevance of precious metals as a major investment class.

Explaining the strength of the dollar

Is the best behind us?