Francis Sempill, head of client services at Walter Scott, explains what a cut in interest rates could mean for stock market returns.

Francis Sempill, head of client services at Walter Scott, explains what a cut in interest rates could mean for stock market returns.
“If rates rising are bad for listed property, then the opposite must also hold true.”
This year presents a great opportunity to diversify across public and private markets, writes Jessica Jones, head of Asia at PGIM Investments.
Eastspring portfolio manager Oliver Lee says investors shouldn’t expect another bout of stellar outperformance as was seen last year.
JP Morgan Asset Management’s EMEA chief market strategist warns against the seduction of cash rates.
Matthews Asia’s Peeyush Mittal notes that the biggest downside risk to India at the moment would be a surprise Modi defeat next month.
The growth in semiconductor manufacturing is going to require a lot of water and solutions to manage its waste, according to Impax portfolio manager Justin Winter.
Compared to developed market credit, emerging market credit valuations aren’t quite as stretched despite a favorable outlook, says abrdn’s Dahiya.
In a falling interest rate environment, investors neglect ignore the attractions of emerging markets at their peril, according to JPMAM strategists.
Janus Henderson’s Andy Acker suggests the opportunity for healthcare outperformance is becoming more promising after last year’s difficulties.
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