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.
Franklin Templeton Thoughts: On Post-Pandemic Growth and Inflation, Equity Prospects and Income-Seeking Strategies
Ed Perks, CIO of Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, outlines what factors should likely support economic growth, how he views inflation, why US equities remain attractive, and where income-seeking investors should look for potential opportunities.
BlackRock Commentary: Spotlight on Europe
Europe is in the spotlight this month, with a key European Central Bank (ECB) meeting and a pivotal German election that could have significant medium-term implications for the fiscal stance of Europe’s largest economy.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
Equities in Europe treaded water ahead of the European Central Bank (ECB) meeting this week, where any hints of tapering will be closely observed. Focus over the next few weeks will gradually build toward the German election on 26 September.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
After a steady grind higher through the summer, global equities stumbled last week as several headwinds weighed on sentiment. Concerns over the negative impact of Chinese regulatory crackdowns hit a number of sectors, the Federal Reserve’s (Fed’s) July meeting minutes and rising concerns over the spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant were all cited as reasons for a pullback.
BlackRock Commentary: Don’t ignore climate risks in portfolios
Severe climate events around the world this year have intensified debate around the effects of climate change and the risks they pose to portfolios. Investors should no longer view the transition to a low-carbon economy as a distant event only, In BlackRock’s view, as it is happening here and now.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
It seems that adage of ‘never be short a quiet market’ held true recently as European equities saw their tenth consecutive all-time high, their longest run of record high sessions since 1990.
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