It seems we live in extraordinary times. As if Brexit, US elections, impeachment and endless experimental monetary policies weren’t sufficient, we now have the Coronavirus to add to the mix. Numerous companies have already stated this is now having a material effect on trading within China and we have no doubt there will be more…
2019 was the best year for global equities since 2009. Sino-US trade tensions failed to escalate into a full blown trade war and while the world economy certainly slowed, it didn’t match the worst predictions. Markets were also supported by the US Federal Reserve’s decision to reduce rates three times. Of course, as the cost…
So, now we know. Mr Johnson’s electoral success puts paid to over 3 years of political logjam and the UK’s withdrawal from the EU can truly begin. Well, that’s the theory although one suspects sorting a trade deal will not be plain sailing. Anyway, we can perhaps now concentrate a little more upon economic matters…