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: Virus spike to delay, not derail restart
The new year has started with a record COVID surge, renewed restrictions and many people working from home again. The difference this time is that the Omicron strain appears to be less severe in populations with high vaccination and immunity rates. BlackRock see Omicron delaying, and not derailing, the powerful restart of economic activity while potentially adding to supply bottlenecks.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
The first half of 2022 brings a couple of European political events to keep an eye on, with a new Italian President due to be appointed and French presidential elections. A return to a more combative Italian government could create tensions within the European Union – another potential headwind for equity markets.
BlackRock Commentary: 2022’s big change: Fed hikes rates
Last year saw central banks living with inflation. This higher tolerance for price pressures, and the powerful economic restart, kept risk assets buoyant and limited the rise in yields. How central banks – particularly the Fed – respond to inflation will be the key story for 2022, in BlackRock’s view.
The Best Stocks of 2021 in Morningstar’s Coverage List
Moderna and BioNTech were among a top performers list dominated by tech, energy, and consumer names.
Morningstar Views: The 10 Biggest IPOs of 2021
After last year’s intense uncertainty, 2021 saw a record number of companies go public. In a year with a record number of public debuts, there are some companies that stand out.
Morningstar Views: The 10 Best Wide-Moat Stocks of 2021
Do any of this year’s top performers have gas left in the tank for 2022?
The Morningstar Economic Moat Rating represents a company’s sustainable competitive advantage. A company with an economic moat can fend off competition and earn high returns on capital for many years to come.
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