Editorial: I predict.....well....not much actually

Oh yes there are plenty of people lining up already to tell us that 2006 will be the year when “European and Japanese equities will lead the performance pack” despite an already strong set of returns during 2005.” This comes from F&C Asset Management which says it “remains broadly positive on equities”, but wants to warn us that the “risks are rising” and “better value is emerging once again in government bonds.” Meanwhile the housing industry has been out in force to tell us the outlook for 2006 is “overwhelmingly positive.” Mortgage Trust’s December Buy-to-Let Intermediary Forecast cl...