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Monday, 21 November – quick market update
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UK Economy Grows Post-Brexit As Bank Governor Extends Stay
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Time in not Timing
For century’s people have debated what asset class is best in the long term. You can imagine Genghis Khan wondering whether he would be better off with vast swathes of land, or herds of cattle, which one would bring the best rewards in the long term? Each asset class will have good times and bad…