What next for central banks?

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Alan Greenspan retired in 2006 after five terms as chairman of the Federal Reserve and was feted by Wall Street and Washington – he was long considered to be among

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In two speed world economy, one region provides two thirds of global growth

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We inhabit a two-speed economic world – and the growth differential between buoyant East and depressed West is getting wider. More than two thirds of all global growth this year

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What next for the world economy?

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The prospect of a sovereign default in Europe evokes memories of 2008 and the collapse of Lehman Brothers. For me, a better parallel is 10 years earlier because today’s unfolding

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What Fidelity managers think about latest market volatility?

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What do Fidelity’s investment professionals think about the current level of market volatility? Dominic Rossi, Global Chief Investment Officer Equities at Fidelity Worldwide Investment – “At times like these, it

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Is China headed for a hard landing?

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On a recent trip to China, I arrived with a cautious attitude only to leave with a renewed sense of comfort in the country’s long-term growth story. I also gained

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More Asian companies paying more dividends

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One of the main reasons people have, and continue to, invest in Asian sharemarkets is for the capital growth of the fast growing companies listed there. But that’s starting to

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Is it time for Asian equities?

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Now could be a good time to buy Asian equities if you are long-term investor, as it’s the second best time to be buying Asian stocks in 10 years; and

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Australian equity market provides yield investment opportunity

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It could be a good time to take another look at Australian equities, if you are a long-term investor, says Paul Taylor, Head of Australian Equities at Fidelity and Portfolio

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Putting things in perspective

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Europe versus China in perspective: “Not many people realise that the economy of just one province of China – Henan province – is greater than the whole Greek economy,” points

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Fidelity portfolio managers comment on market turbulence

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Comments from portfolio managers on what is happening in the markets. Paul Taylor, Head of Australian Equities and Portfolio Manager of the Fidelity Australian Equities Fund “Markets are nervous, sceptical,

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