AUDIO: Threadneedle mid-year market update

As we reach the middle of a difficult year in world markets, many investors are unsure about the prospects for the rest of 2008 and onwards. Two senior fund managers at UK-based Threadneedle offer their views on challenges facing markets and the opportunities that might exist.

Listen to Threadneedle's head of equity, Dominic Rossi's view on oil prices, central banking dilemmas around inflation and interest rates and how to navigate the market turmoil. He also asks if there are lessons to be learnt from the market in 1998. (11 mins)

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Quentin Fitzsimmons – Head of Government Bonds explains the dynamic and challenging environment facing fixed income managers in the wake of rising inflation concerns and currency pressures. (7 mins)

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About Threadneedle
Founded in 1994, UK-based Threadneedle is one of the largest fund management firms in the UK with more than US$120 billion of assets under management, with offices in 10 countries. It opened its Hong Kong office in 2007.




Disclaimer:
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