FTSE 100

Several caveats to Bank of England's hawkish stance

US-China trade war

Global-facing UK equities offer best relative value

The UK economy continues to grow. However, ongoing wrangling over our exit from Europe and broader domestic political uncertainty has seen growth expectations reduced to a rather uninspiring 1.2% in 2019, according to official forecasters.

Little progress in boosting numbers of female executives

Staying invested could prove lucrative

Following years of strong returns

Underlying growth forecast at £99.7bn for 2019

Absolute return ‘continues to disappoint’

Equities saw a relatively indiscriminate sell-off in Q4 of 2018, with increased volatility and widening valuation spreads.