Adding Equities to Portfolios
The ceasefire has been confirmed, and that has been well received by the bond market, which is important.
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Adding Commodities to the Portfolios
Over 30 years, stocks have beaten commodities fourfold. But when stockmarkets come under pressure, commodities provide a more reliable source of diversification and return.
Risk Reduction
The UK 10-year bond yield has made a new high, above the level last seen in 2008. This is happening around the world, but is most profoundly felt by the UK.
Risk Reduction
Spot oil, the price today, is rising sharply, and the greater concern is that future oil prices, what you pay for oil delivery next year, are also rising.
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Oil is back above $100, despite the US strategic reserve being unleashed.
Risk Reduction
The dead cat bounce in the stockmarket is unconvincing despite the sharp fall in the oil price.