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.
Legg Mason Perspectives: Global Bonds – The Outlook for Italy
Italy has been in focus recently for several reasons: the dramatic human impact of the early outbreak of COVID-19, the equally dramatic social and fiscal policy measures taken by its government in response to the economic impairment and, finally, the wild swings in its bond prices.
Liontrust Update: The income case for quality high yield
With rising concerns about cancelled and suspended dividends from equities, high-quality high yield bonds can replace any missing income stream without taking on excessive risk as the world navigates the economic fallout from Covid-19.
Franklin Templeton Thoughts: Getting Back to Normal
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed how global consumers learn, shop, travel and work, as well as how they fulfil entertainment and health care needs. Franklin Equity Group’s John Remmert and Donald Huber share which trends they think are permanent and which are likely just a phase.
BlackRock Commentary: Three possible policy shifts in China
Ben Powell writes that China may change policy at the delayed National People’s Congress in three key areas: the GDP target, household registration reform, and – crucially for markets – fiscal stimulus.
Morningstar Views: How We are Positioning Portfolios to Outperform
Although so much seems different in a COVID-19 world, we’re sticking with the basics as we manage our multi-asset portfolios. Daniel Needham, president and chief investment officer for Morningstar’s Investment Management group provides insight.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
US/China Trade Tensions Resurface. More COVID-19 Lockdowns Lifting. Earnings Season Nearing an End in Europe. This market update tackles the above headlines and more.
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