Interesting trends are evolving across equities, commodities and bonds, with shaky markets expected as Quantitative Tightening takes hold. Yet UK and Japanese equities are being tipped for success.

There is comfort in the “Balanced portfolio” label, but which assets should be included – and in which proportions – are vexed questions. Many investors could be taking on far more risk than they realise.

Recessionary fears are still top of the agenda as 2019 gets underway, and but canny tweaks to asset allocation may be warranted even if these are overblown. Some also see buying opportunities amid the melee, although some are keeping their powder dry.

Wouldn’t it be nice if Christmas gifts could represent lasting stores of value far beyond the festive season? Here, industry experts give their assessment of some possible presents that may just turn into sound investments too.

Fears of recession are front of mind this December, but the bear market case warrants further examination, our experts say. There may also be investment opportunities to take advantage of as volatility stalks the markets.

Here, leading wealth managers from our panel share their takes on the autumn landscape and examine the key risks – and opportunities – investors should be thinking about.

Here, leading wealth managers from our panel share their takes on the autumn landscape and examine the key risks – and opportunities – investors should be thinking about.

The prospect of trade wars is causing concerns, but there are hotspots of growth for investors to consider this September. Emerging market debt in particular is finding favour with some.