High risks can win high gains: as growth rates in developed countries converge, investors will look for hot prospects in emerging markets

Article Abstract:

Although absolute living standards in Britain continue to rise, other countries are catching up as they become industrialise, and their growth rates will exceed those of Britain. Its growth rate has already converged with that of its main competitors, including France, Italy, Germany and the US. There are exciting investment prospects to be found, particularly in real assets such as equities and property in the developing world. Investors are likely to invest in local management in real estate in developing countries, although emerging property markets will still have a tendency towards speculative bubbles.

Developing countries

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Property - safe from volatility?

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High levels of volatility in world currencies and the equity markets have potential advantages for investors in the UK property market. Property prices are more stable than either the equity or bond markets and investment in direct property can be seen as a safe haven against fluctuations in the other categories.

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When it wobbles, look to property

Article Abstract:

There is a consensus that global economic growth is slowing down and concern that oil price increases could be an inflationary threat. Issues concerning the effects of globalization and the prospects for high-tech stocks are presented, with reference to property being a safe bet for investors.

Analysis, Economic indicators

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