What’s the best asset allocation for 2012?

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We are experiencing a second round of the global financial crisis, says Trevor Greetham, Director of Asset Allocation at Fidelity Worldwide Investment. The first round was caused when banks and... Read more continue reading

Job vacancies slide to 18-month lows

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Job vacancies fell by 3.3 per cent in the December quarter (November reference month) to 181,000 vacancies – marking the lowest result in 18 months. Across the sectors the bulk... Read more continue reading

Slower Chinese imports points to stimulus

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China’s trade surplus expanded from $14.5 billion to $16.5 billion in December, well above forecasts centred on an $8.78 billion surplus. Imports slower than expected: Exports rose 13.4 per cent... Read more continue reading

2011 year in review…Europe, politics and natural disasters

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The year 2011 will be remembered for the European Debt Crisis and a spate of natural disasters. Asian economies generally held firm but so-called “advanced nations” continued to struggle. In... Read more continue reading

ETF monthly update – December 2011

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During the 2011 year, 10 new ETFs and five new ETCs were quoted, while average trading value increased by 22.3% and 35.5% respectively. Net inflows into ETFs over the quarterly period... Read more continue reading

Weekly economic & market update

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Europe’s debt debacle has continued into 2012 with mixed responses in global share markets this week. For the year’s opening, European shares have ranged between the “robust” with German shares... Read more continue reading

What do the world’s CEOs think is ahead for 2012?

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A recent Fidelity Worldwide Investment survey of CEOs of global companies found they are most concerned about government intervention and intrusive regulation; moreso than inflation, wage costs, pricing issues or... Read more continue reading

Outlook for fixed income 2012

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The eurozone sovereign bond crisis is playing out at an alarming pace as markets attempt to periodically force the hand of policymakers. “This is a pattern that is likely to... Read more continue reading

Global equities outlook for 2012

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The year ahead will be a difficult one for global equity investors with the prospects for capital appreciation in most developed equity markets expected to be low, and the need... Read more continue reading

RBA: Global growth risks outweigh investment boom

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Downside risks to global economy prompted Reserve Bank to cut interest rates and minutes of the last Reserve Bank Board meeting confirm that policymakers were concerned about the strength of... Read more continue reading