World Trade Post-Pandemic: Same Old Problems, Now Worse
A surging China elbows others, the deficit-burdened US struggles, and Brexit is in the pits.
Tag: Brexit
Will Political Divisions Mess Up Economic Growth?
For investors, all the discord could swell uncertainty about long-term investments. Cause for hope: Even now, Republicans and Democrats can find common ground on some things.
Post-COVID, What’s on the World Scene That Could Muck Things Up?
Geopolitics will continue to roil the investment landscape for US investors, experts warn.
Research
Institutional Investors Find Calm Amid Post-Election Chaos
The markets see stability ahead, despite a delayed election result, Senate runoff races, and voter fraud claims from the president.
Asset Allocation
The Dollar Will Keep Falling, UBS Predicts
Falling rates, political tensions, and less virus fear are the reasons, the Swiss bank’s CIO says.
Coronavirus - COVID-19
Fitch Downgrades UK’s Rating in Light of COVID-19 Impact
Brexit uncertainty, fiscal easing also factored into downgrade and ‘negative’ outlook.
Why US Stocks Remain the Brawniest in the World
Strong tech outfits like Apple and Facebook help American equity returns power ahead of other nations’ markets.
Asset Allocation
Meketa Shares Its Biggest Concerns for 2020
Slowing global economic growth, China’s economic rebalancing, and European uncertainty top the consultancy’s list.
Opinion
Uncertainty the Only Certainty in 2020
US elections, Brexit, trade wars create hazy outlook for economic prognosticators.
Research
Revoking Brexit Provides ‘Best Economic Outcome’ for UK
IFS says no-deal Brexit would be worst possible scenario for British economy.
FCA Says No Deal Brexit Impact ‘Less Severe’
Regulator credits ongoing preparations for mitigating Brexit risks to UK businesses.
Corporate Moves
Boris Johnson Swiftly Picks a New Work and Pensions Secretary
New head picked almost immediately after former head’s shock resignation.
Risk
Church of England Pensions Board Mulls How to Turn Around Loss
Fund suffered 2.6% loss in 2018, with a plunge in stock holdings.
UK Universities Superannuation Scheme Underperforms in Fiscal Year
Brexit woes, global economic uncertainty amid fund’s top concerns.
Newsmakers
Brexit Is a Mess, but Texas Teachers Is Keeping Its London Outpost
CIO Jerry Albright says Britain is still a good place to run investments from.