Please click the link below to view Share Oliver's views on the current state of share markets.

Key points included are

• Expect more volatility in shares this year as earnings take over as a key driver and Fed rate hikes get closer.
• While some are suggesting a crash is on the cards, it's hard to see as shares are not expensive, the global economic cycle is gradually improving, monetary conditions are easy and we lack the euphoria that goes with major market tops
• As such the trend in share markets is likely to remain up.