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 Insights: Bringing the Economy Back from Life Support
Sonal Desai, Chief Investment Officer, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income, weighs in on the differences between this one and other recessionary periods, and whether policymakers can engineer a recovery.
Legg Mason Perspectives: The Long View – Will Shock & Awe Be Enough?
An unprecedented response to the economic shutdown should help avoid a worst-case outcome, but how quickly aid reaches small businesses is critical.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
We see an overall weekly outperformance for the oil and gas sector. A drop off in volumes suggests that the majority of de-risking has now happened, with investors now looking for signs of stabilisation. Health care names outperformed last week with the dividend angle helping to support the space.
BlackRock Commentary: Upgrading Credit
Unprecedented policy actions to limit the coronavirus shock and sharply lower valuations have improved the outlook for credit.
Franklin Templeton Insights: Living on “COVID” Time
The coronavirus has forced a number of behaviour changes throughout societies across the globe, including how we work, shop and interact with others. Head of Equities at Franklin Templeton, Stephen Dover discusses how it has impacted investor decisions.
Liontrust Insights: What is the outlook of US dividends?
Investors should be braced for companies suspending dividends in the US during the current crisis. But we believe that the extent of dividend cuts in the US may be less severe than in the UK.
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