Well over half of investors surveyed by the Association of Investment Trust Companies now say they b...
Well over half of investors surveyed by the Association of Investment Trust Companies now say they believe the stock markets will recover in the long term. More than 30% say they recovery will be short term, i.e., within the next 12 months, with the greatest risk of disruption to the recovery process being war with Iraq. Those who feel times are set to improve say factors such as improved corporate earnings and possible further interest rate cuts will boost confidence. Interestingly, while the majority, 56%, do not think markets will recover for more than a year, they d...
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