Why the bears are licking their lips

Article Abstract:

Stock prices have risen to record levels in the US and United Kingdom, and investors and becoming nervous. There are a number of factors that could trigger a bear market. Bond yields and inflation could rise, and unemployment may have dropped to levels so low that inflationary pressures result. There could also be supply shocks. Corporate earnings could be hit be recessions abroad, wage inflation, or a drop in consumer spending. Investors in stock markets may initially be happy to accept risk because they have made prior gains, but attitudes to risk could change if the market were affected by several crises.

Analysis, Bear market, Stock price forecasting

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Back to the future

Article Abstract:

Attitudes to stocks have changed through history, and there is greater confidence in equities in modern times. Views on economic growth have also changed, and there may have been greater wisdom in past times.

Financial services industry, Financial services, History

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Index shake-up winners

Article Abstract:

Changes to the British stock price index are examined in detail. Their impact on British stocks is also assessed. FTSE and Morgan Stanley Capital International have changed their indices weightings.

United Kingdom, Stock price indexes

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