Weekend Newspaper Review: Brexit, investor activism, and risk appetite in equity markets



Today’s weekend newspaper review with James Hughes, Chief Market Analyst for GKFX, and Tony Cross, Market Analyst for Trustnet Direct. We look at the top stories in the financial markets – Brexit, BP investors reaction over Dudley’s 14% pay hike, and the evaporating risk appetite.

Stories discussed:

City shrugs off Brexit fears with plans for float frenzy BP investors seek scalp over Dudley’s pay rise Stocks toil despite strong China data as risk appetite diminishes


 

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