Asset Allocator's Dashboard: August 2011

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In a new series for Professional Adviser, each month we will bring you a snapshot of the views of Cazenove multi-manager head Marcus Brookes and co-manager Robin McDonald

Fixed Income View Comments High yield POSITIVE High yield spreads remain attractive, despite absolute yields reaching an all-time low in recent months. Financial credit still offering a degree of value. Investment grade NEUTRAL Spreads look ‘fair value’ at this point. Government bonds NEGATIVE Longer-term outlook remains challenged, despite the potential for some short-term rally should the ‘risk on’ trade falter from here.   Currencies vs £ View Comments Yen NEGATIVE Co-ordinated weakening of the Yen likely to continue as Japan recovers from March’s tragic earthquake. $...

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