Justin is one of the most recognisable and trusted market commentators on television, radio, and in the press.
Originally trained as a lawyer, he has observed the retail market industry for 20 years whilst at Barclays Stockbrokers and developed a unique understanding of the market’s roles and benefits for the private investor.
Each week we will bring you Justin’s latest thoughts and commentry.
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Last year, and in fact the year before, I remember writing about the danger that lurked in the Fixed Interest market. UK Government Gilts, US Treasuries and even the government debt of the peripheral nations of the Eurozone all provided excellent investment returns as their yields fell quite dramatically and consequently their value rose. For those willing to believe Signor Draghi with his statement of “doing whatever it takes” to support and save the Euro, bonds proved to be a well-judged investment. Throughout 2014, yields continued to fall.
However, there always comes a stage when such a direction of travel must change. The key point here is that such Gilts and Bonds have historically been seen as the ‘gold standard’ of investment safety, as many would have been ushered towards such fixed interest investments for greater security.
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