Countdown to Brexit kicks off
Get ready for a fun week ahead as the UK is set to trigger Article 50 which will bring Brexit another step closer to reality. Article 50 starts the countdown to the UK’s exit as they enter two years of negotiations with the EU.
We doubt the notification itself will trigger any sharp falls, but markets will no doubt be keeping a close eye on the negotiations over the coming months.
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Published on 28 Mar 17
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Get ready for a fun week ahead as the UK is set to trigger Article 50 which will bring Brexit another step closer to reality. Article 50 starts the countdown to the UK’s exit as they enter two years of negotiations with the EU.
We doubt the notification itself will trigger any sharp falls, but markets will no doubt be keeping a close eye on the negotiations over the coming months.Sponsor - Wealth Know How
Wealth Know How is the online network helping people manage their wealth through financial education. Whether you are looking for simple ways to better manage your cash, or you are after a complete strategy on how to save for retirement, we can help you understand your options. It is important to have a vision for your future, but its knowledge not dreams that will ultimately deliver financial success.
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Venezuela tension heats up
Duration 03:16
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Aussie dollar surprises market
Duration 03:10
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Markets climb as investors watch US healthcare bill
Duration 02:31
We doubt the notification itself will trigger any sharp falls, but markets will no doubt be keeping a close eye on the negotiations over the coming months.
The euro-zone composite purchaser’s manager index for March, which was released last Friday, suggest quarter one might have been the strongest for the European economy in two years.
This faster growth provides potential for earnings per share growth in Europe to rise faster than in the US.
The only drag is the under-representation of the information technology sector in Europe’s major indices.
Of course, the risk remains that political instability in Europe could drive equity valuations down in the near term. A strong showing from Marine Le Pen in France's upcoming presidential election may revive concerns about the country's future in the euro-zone.
A bit of air has come out of the Trump "reflation" trade following rejection of his health care bill. This raises a question mark over how successful the President will be in executing his major fiscal stimulus plans as well as tax reforms.
The US market is continuing to experience a rotation out of banking stocks into the technology sector. If this continues, it looks like the US market could continue to push higher from here.
The US market is climbing a wall of worry. Many fund managers believe the US market is overvalued.
It may not be as overvalued as many think. The long-term measures used for these comparisons do not consider that US long bond yields are at or near 30 year lows.