News & Updates
In our News & Updates section, we’ll keep you informed about what is happening at MeDirect Group. Through this section we also publish weekly market updates provided by well-established fund houses and other interesting financial reads. Make sure to visit often to keep yourself up to date.

BlackRock Commentary: 1970s stagflation? It’s the opposite
Prices have climbed around the world, with commodities prices surging and U.S. inflation hitting a 13-year high. It’s the first time since the 1970s that a supply shock is the main culprit. This is where the comparison ends.

Market Update by Liontrust – Q3 2021
Third quarter of 2021 review of the High Yield Market & the Liontrust High Yield Bond Fund & outlook for the High Yield Market in general.

BlackRock Commentary: Debt ceiling spat takes a breather
We still see a low risk of technical default by the U.S. and expect the debt ceiling debacle to ultimately resolve. The broadening economic restart keeps us tactically pro-risk, yet we see a narrowing path for risk assets to push higher and markets more prone to temporary pullbacks.

Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
Investor focus has been on inflationary pressures and the impact on bond markets as many government bond yields continue to widen. Intertwined with these issues is how central banks react and adapt to this environment.

BlackRock Commentary: Putting the yield spike in perspective
The recent jump in U.S. Treasury yields has spooked investors. Not all yield rises are the same. Yields driven up by rising policy rate expectations may harm equity valuations.

Franklin Templeton Thoughts: Compromise is Key to Funding Germany’s Future
A three-party coalition could soon govern Germany for the first time in the country’s history following recent elections. Matthias Hoppe, senior vice president and portfolio manager, Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, gives his views.
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