It is well known, and has been discussed, that value stocks have been underperforming growth stocks for 13 years.

When looking at the fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent lockdown; one area that has had less airtime is the on-going effect on the housing market.

As we continue to see the effects that the pandemic is having on our daily lives, world economies and global stock markets; one asset class that does seem to be weathering the storm is Gold.

The on-going coronavirus pandemic has caused the sharpest sell off on record.

Coronavirus has not only affected equities, but also the bond market.

Why do we invest in structured product funds?

There is a need for a large amount of infrastructure spend globally, both in emerging and developed economies.

A large fall in oil prices has sent markets sharply lower at the start of this trading week.

Last week global markets experienced their greatest weekly losses since the collapse of Lehman Brothers in 2008.

At the start of the year when the Investment team were putting forward their views on the global economy for 2020, we were aware that a ‘black swan’ event could occur.