Page 9 - DIY Investor Magazine February 2018

And of course the geopolitical situation remains fragile, particularly the stand-off with North Korea, while simultaneously the Middle East is simmering too as it always does.
So What Does This All Mean For Investors?
2017 has seen stock markets consistently chasing new highs. The economic fundamentals remain sound, in our view, but we are mindful that in some areas of both share and bond markets valuations are looking rather high. The likely actions of central banks in 2018, as mentioned above, are likely to put pressure on bond yields to rise, which will mean that their prices must also fall at the same time.
Outlook 2018 – Alastair Gunn
We noted with interest the recent sale of Salvator Mundi,
a rediscovered painting by Leonardo da Vinci, for $450 million. That is by far the largest amount raised for an artwork at auction.
It remains to be seen whether that is a case of a fool and his money soon parted – another
symptom of high asset price valuations – or an astute buyer looking beyond traditional markets for a good investment!
Alastair Gunn, Co-Manager, Jupiter Distribution Fund Range, provides his outlook for 2018
Outlook 2018 – John Chatfeild-Roberts
John Chatfeild-Roberts, Head of Strategy, Jupiter Independent Funds Team, provides his outlook for 2018.
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