Each month, the Reeves Investment Board publishes its Market Outlook. The Outlook looks at what’s going on in the capital markets around the world and walks you through our perspective on a variety of investment topics. It is the most widely read of all Reeves publications.
Our Outlook summarises our board’s most recent economic insights and market expectations. It will help you understand why we make the decisions we make with regards to our recommended portfolios. But you may still have questions and want to talk through things in more detail. If that’s the case, get in touch to schedule a call with one of our team.
Latest Report
Market Outlook - May 2018
During May, leading shares hit a record high. The FTSE 100 index closed up 53.77 points at 7,787.97 on 17 May, just breaching the previous record set in mid-January of 7,778.64. The FTSE 250 index also reached a record high, up 190.65 points on the day to 21,019.44.
Report Archive
If you want to read about investment topics covered in previous reports, you can access our archive below.
Edition
Focus Topic(s)
April 2018
We are pleased to report on our Q1 2018 investment performance results. Whilst there are always conflicting signs regarding economic growth and the prospects for investors, the Reeves Investment Team remain cautious in the current uncertain environment.
March 2018
As the market has fallen by approximately 11% since its peak in January (as measured by the FTSE All-Share Index), we remain cautious about near-term prospects. We are consistently reviewing your investments on a monthly basis and will continue to make decisions aimed to protect or enhance your portfolio value.
February 2018
Historically, January is typically a sobering month for investors. Since 2000 the average market return in January has been -1.6 percent! However, we are very pleased with how our model portfolios have performed in comparison to the index.
January 2018
We are pleased with how our portfolios performed compared to the index!
November 2017
Stock Markets struggles in November.
October 2017
The Bank of England meet to discuss interest rates.
September 2017
Investment Losses in Almost Every Sector.
August 2017
Reeves Performance vs FTSE allshare.
July 2017
Are Markets Overvalued? Is is it time to de-risk?
June 2017
Surprise Election Result
May 2017
FTSE 100 hit a record High
April 2017
Investment Trusts
March 2017
Global economy
February 2017
Investment Performance
January 2017
Overview of 2016
December 2016
US Election Results
November 2016
Inflation, Bond Yields
October 2016
Real Estate Investment Trusts
September 2016
Technology Funds, Absolute Return Funds
August 2016
Property Fund Liquidity