trade war

Heightened volatility here to stay

2019 was marked by US dollar appreciation

Growing hope for new riches in Lunar New Year

The most popular phrase of last year revealed

Ahead of 'phase one' agreement

Favouring US Treasuries over UK gilts

Thawing of geopolitical tensions behind positive outlook

Six managers give their views

Japanese equities have been sensitive to weaker global industrial demand over the past 12 months, but we expect the earnings impact from the ongoing slowdown to bottom out by the end of this fiscal year.

North American equity markets have rewarded investors in 2019 and are at or near all-time highs.