Global growth had stabilized and in some cases was even perking up when nCoV arrived. EM had quickly become crowded as a global reflation and value trade. These positions are now under intense pressure. The US is still holding in, but for how much longer?
BY ERIC FILL
This week we look at the recent Fed meeting and how the nCoV fears are infecting the markets. SAM Weekly Feb 03 2020
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C8 Weekly Bulletin: Central banks meet amid forecast failures
BY ROBERT MINIKIN
Welcome to our first issue of the C8 Weekly Bulletin. With many years of market experience, we at C8 see real benefits from having a concise overview of key economic and policy developments, whatever the specific investment approach. We are happy to share this overview with our clients and partners, and, where appropriate, highlight indices on C8 Studio which resonate with the current market environment.
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C8 Weekly Bulletin: Backing Value over Defensive – NDR’s Smart Sector
BY JON WEBB
January’s 6.2% advance in the US S&P500 index was far from uniform with sector performances stretching from a 15% gain in consumer discretionary to a 2% retreat in utilities. Given the importance of sectoral positioning - alongside overall market-directional bets - this week we give the opportunity to our index provider, Ned David Research, to outline the big calls from its 'Dan Hagen/ NDR Smart Sector with Catastrophic Stop' strategy.
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C8 Weekly Bulletin: Artificial Intelligence and Direct Indexing Webcast
BY JON WEBB
C8 were delighted to contribute to the inaugural webcast of one of our index providers, Axyon.AI, to discuss the topic 'Investing with Artificial Intelligence and Direct Indexing'. Our CEO, Mattias Eriksson, and our Head of Southern Europe, Riccardo Baroni joined Axyon CEO Danielle Grassi. The discussion gives a great overview of the benefits and growth of Direct Indexing, C8's cutting-edge platform 'C8 Studio', and Axyon's innovative approach to creating indices using AI. Please click on the image below to watch the webcast.
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