What the charts are telling us now

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Charts can provide useful information for investors. A graphical representation of trends in the relationship of the US dollar and pound sterling shows a break in the pattern of highs for sterling in May 1995. Charts depicting bond movements show a series of lows, but the low point reached in Mar 1995 was higher than the low point of Sep 1994. Share movements followed bonds, and the low point of the bear market for shares was in Mar 1995 rather than Sep 1994 for bonds. When three lows are reached, investors can benefit from buying, as was the case in Mar 1995.

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The weight of the world

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Investing abroad has become easier as a result of improvements in communications, though British investors gain exposure to foreign markets simply by investing in UK stocks with global connections. The US and Canada account for half world investment. Bonds from Europe and the US can offer good returns for investors seeking to reduce risk levels. Currency fluctuations can affect returns, and there has been volatility in exchange rates in the two decades to 1999.

Author: Duckworth, Rollo
Portfolio Management

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Tightening the global monetary belt

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There is a global trend towards higher short term interest rates,and the investment debate is concentrating on when the global monetary trend will turn. A turn isnot anticipated during the next 9-12 months which has negative implications for the world stockmarkets. For investors rising interest rates will make short term deposits more attractive, andthere will be an increasing impact on demand in the economy.

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Subjects list: Analysis, Financial markets
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