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UK GDP falls by 0.2% in fourth quarter

IFAonline | 25 Jan 2012 | 09:45

UK GDP for the fourth quarter of 2011 dropped by 0.2%, a worse than expected figure that will heighten fears of a double-dip recession.

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Time to disconnect economics and markets

Richard Dunbar, investment director at SWIP, explains why strong GDP growth does not necessarily translate into healthy investment returns.

Professional Adviser | 19 Jan 2012 | 08:00
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UK economy grew 0.1% in Q4 - NIESR

The British economy just managed to achieve growth in the fourth quarter of 2011, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (NIESR).

IFAonline | 13 Jan 2012 | 08:15

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Brazil overtakes UK’s GDP

You can measure much by a country’s GDP and the latest Centre for Economics and Business Research's (Cebr) World Economic League Table reveals some interesting rises and falls amongst the world’s richest countries.

International Investment | 04 Jan 2012 | 08:30
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2012: A look through the crystal ball

Joanna Faith asks industry experts what they think the next 12 months has in store for the global macro picture.

Professional Adviser | 23 Dec 2011 | 10:30
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Under the microscope: Latin America

Jason Hepner, investment director for global strategy at Standard Life Investments, looks at whether your clients could benefit from investing in this diverse region

Professional Adviser | 15 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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Why our attitude to emerging markets is changing

With more companies open to the idea of paying dividends, Elliot Farley, co-manager of the T. Bailey Growth fund, says emerging markets are no longer just about capital growth.

Professional Adviser | 08 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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Why Investment Quorum favours equities over bonds

Lee Robertson, CEO of wealth management firm Investment Quorum, explains why he is still positive on equity markets despite negative sentiment.

Professional Adviser | 01 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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Why it might be time to take more risks

Justin Onuekwusi, multi-asset fund manager at Aviva Investors, says high yield bonds and equities may well reward investors looking to gradually increase risk.

Professional Adviser | 01 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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JISAs: Your clients' investment options

Peter Walls, manager of the Unicorn Mastertrust fund, offers his advice on which asset classes are best suited for newly-launched Junior ISAs.

Professional Adviser | 01 Dec 2011 | 08:00
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UK GDP confirmed at 0.5% for third quarter

The UK economy grew by 0.5% in the third quarter, the Office for National Statistics confirmed today in its second official estimate.

IFAonline | 24 Nov 2011 | 11:50
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US markets muted after GDP revised down

3.10pm: US markets have shrugged off poor third-quarter GDP results with trading muted early in the session.

IFAonline | 22 Nov 2011 | 15:12
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US GDP suffers shock revision downwards in Q3

US GDP was revised down from 2.5% to 2% in the third quarter, the Commerce Department said today.

IFAonline | 22 Nov 2011 | 14:00

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