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.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
The proposed US$1.9 trillion fiscal package announced by President-elect Joe Biden was the key focus for the United States, whilst in Europe, politics and the continuing fight against COVID-19 held investor attention.
Market Update by Liontrust – Q4 2020
Fourth quarter of 2020 review of the High Yield Market & the Liontrust High Yield Bond Fund & outlook for the High Yield Market as we move into the new year.
BlackRock Commentary: The new nominal, accelerated
The Democrats’ newly gained majority in U.S. Congress paves the way for greater public spending but the narrow margin limits the scope for higher taxes, in their view. BlackRock expect this outcome to speed up “the new nominal”, or their expectations for stronger growth coupled with stable nominal yields, even as a more infectious virus strain threatens to make the path to a full activity restart more bumpy.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
Events in the United States have dominated the headlines, with the ‘blue wave’ Democratic Party Senate win putting a focus on a further fiscal COVID-19 relief.
BlackRock Commentary: Three investing lessons from 2020
2020 was an extraordinary year for financial markets. The initial Covid shock triggered a massive selloff, followed by a risk rally that extended to the year end. BlackRock drew three key lessons from navigating markets.
Franklin Templeton Thoughts: Brexit Deal Finally Struck as 2020 Comes to a Close
The United Kingdom and European Union finally put Brexit to bed, striking a deal in the final days of 2020. While the deal may not be perfect for either side, David Zahn, Franklin Templeton’s Head of European Fixed Income, says the markets welcomed the removal of uncertainty.
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