Merchants Trust PLC

Regulatory Filings • Feb 12, 2021

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Merchants Trust PLC

12 February 2021

Economic & Political Roundup - February 2021

A collation of recent insights on markets and economies taken from the comments made by chairmen and investment managers of investment companies - have a read and make your own minds up. Please remember that nothing in this note is designed to encourage you to buy or sell any of the companies mentioned.

Roundup

Emerging markets were quickest out of the gates in January, building on a strong 2020. The oil price was stronger too. 10-year bond yields in the US and UK rose were up, after hitting record lows last year, pushed on by improving sentiment tied to vaccines, and the prospect of more stimulus in the US especially. Elsewhere, the growing power of organised retail investors in the US, was one of January's main themes.

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