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David Coombs: "We question whether it make sense for UK investors virtually to ignore China when building portfolios."
David Coombs: "We question whether it make sense for UK investors virtually to ignore China when building portfolios."
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Out on the road presenting his 2019 outlook, David Coombs finds by far his most contentious view is not whether to invest in Nando's but, as the Year of the Pig kicks in, the most appropriate weighting to China

Every January I pack a (much too small) suitcase and step out to test the terrible infrastructure of our fine country. Lately, I get treated to a few trips to the Continent too - although they are much...

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