Does inflation or deflation pose the greater threat and what can investors do to protect themselves against what lies ahead?
Portfolio Management

Facing the twin threats of inflation and deflation

Banks aim to limit pain of rate rises
The US Federal Reserve plans to gradually raise interest rates in the coming years, but what are the effects likely to be and how can investors take advantage of opportunities and avoid the pitfalls created by this tightening?

Fears of deflation overblown
Investors should position portfolios for continued economic growth and modest inflation, says Coutts’ CIO Alan Higgins

MINT a meaningless acronym for four disparate countries
Individually, Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria and Turkey contain a great deal of value. But they have nothing in common
Domestic demand drives Eastern Europe’s recovery
Growth in the CEE region is being driven by a combination of domestic demand and investments from external sources, increasing its resilience, although worries remain about Turkey and Russia in particular

Frontier markets: a good time to take the long view
Frontier markets are volatile, but offer stronger longer-term returns to investors

Opening up frontier markets
As frontier markets develop, the opportunities available to investors are considerable, but detailed research is required to avoid the pitfalls

India on right path despite sluggish reforms
Investors may criticise the pace at which Indian reforms are being implemented but the country should still see impressive economic growth this year

Betting on the euro
Should wealth managers be speculating on currency falls? And if so how?

Counting the cost of ‘Brexit’ from the EU
The Conservatives have promised a referendum on Britain’s membership of the EU should they win the 7 May election, but what risks would a ‘Brexit’ bring?
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