CHAIRMAN’S LETTER
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THE INVESTOR
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uropean stock markets were among the best-
performing last year, although the economic
indicators have yet to show evidence of a sustained
recovery. In our ‘Analysis’ article we look at the
reasons why investors are anticipating a return
to economic growth and assess the prospects both
of stock markets and GDP across the EU.
Rising fuel prices and the growing cost of keeping the
government’s green promises have made the energy industry
the focus of political and regulatory attention recently. In our
‘Sector Watch’ article Joanne Hart looks at the issues facing the
government, companies and consumers, and discusses how they
might be resolved.
When Brooke Kinsella’s brother, Ben, was killed in a knife
attack in 2008, it could have destroyed her family. But the actress
and St. James’s Place client decided to use the tragedy to raise
awareness among children of all ages in a bid to reduce knife crime.
In our ‘Interview’ Brooke talks about her family’s campaign to
warn youngsters about the consequences of knife crime.
The Royal Mail flotation and Vodafone’s sale of its US business
are two indicators that corporate deals are on their way back.
We assess the outlook for corporate activity and explain its effect
on the market.
I hope there will be lots in this issue to interest you. If you have
any queries or comments, please do not hesitate to contact your
St. James’s Place Partner.
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Chairman, Investment Committee, St. James’s Place Wealth Management
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