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Rate suppression negative for equities over time

The evolution of debt markets and a moribund interest rate environment pose a threat to the long-term health of equity markets

Paved with good intentions

Investors would be well advised to review their asset allocations given the current political climate

Is the minority holder being squeezed out?

Small-Cap and Aim stocks will suffer if they play fast and loose with pre-emptive rights

An industry in the dock

The after-effects of the dieselgate scandal continue to mount as dealer forecourts empty

Shock and awe

The weekend’s drone strikes on Saudi oil facilities are a reminder that geopolitics can still shock markets

Should investors take heed of bargain bank valuations?

Markets are pricing in a rise in impairments and weak growth for domestic lenders

Dismal rate outlook supporting UK benchmark

The outlook on rates and sterling could support equity prices for a while longer

Big tobacco and the vapour trail

Big tobacco's growth assumptions based on next-generation products and emerging markets expansion are being brought into question

Labour markets and their impact on returns

The labour market, rather then yield inversion, could provide a pointer to future investment returns

Procter & Gamble – virtue comes at a price

ESG investing could grind up against market realities if left unchecked