consumers fear inflation
Consumers have reduced their forecasts for inflation but continue to expect rates well above the levels targeted by central banks, according to research by M&G.
Consumers have reduced their forecasts for inflation but continue to expect rates well above the levels targeted by central banks, according to research by M&G.
You are more likely to bump into an ultra-wealthy individual in Geneva than in any other major ultra-high net worth population centre in France, Germany, Italy or Switzerland, a study has found
Images from the May 2013 Expert Investor Deutschland event
Half of Frankfurt-based fund selectors plan to increase their European equity exposure, an Expert Investor Deutschland survey has found
The voting results from fund selectors in Frankfurt, in May 2013
Single-country investing is best utilised as part of a broader portfolio. By Oliver Kettlewell, investment research analyst at Morningstar OBSR
Germans bullish on Western stocks
Specifically, we asked this question: for all these various asset classes, over the next 12 months do you expect to increase your weighting (positive), keep it the same (neutral) or decrease it (negative) or do you not use the asset class at all (not used)? Outlook This data is…
Value appears in peripheral vision
German business confidence grew for the sixth consecutive month in April, according to a closely-watched indicator of economic health. The Ifo Business Climate Index, which is based on the views of 7,000 companies on their current situation and future prospects, gained 0.1 points to reach 109.9. Although the benchmark remains several points below the levels…
It will be no surprise to hear that German investors have significant doubts over the future of the eurozone. The general view is that the currency will not be falling apart as it is more than a simple question of whether there is a currency and monetary union or not. However, the concern over any…
Fund flows have been consistently up for the past two months, with both December and January seeing net inflows of more than €6bn, according to BVI, the German fund industry trade body. However, despite this, it is still a slower recovery than this time last year, which in January saw a €13.5bn inflow. In the…