Investment
Commodities | 18 Jan 18
US Government shutdown sees pound climb
The prospect of a US government shutdown has seen the pound climb to its highest level against the dollar since Brexit, while cryptocurrency Bitcoin continues to decline.
Best Practice | 18 Jan 18
Will inflation remain absent?
During almost a decade of experimental monetary policy from central banks, inflation has been notable by its absence across most economies. With monetary policy beginning to diverge and unemployment falling, will it rear its head again or has it peaked?
Best Practice | 17 Jan 18
The five most in-demand investment trusts
The UK’s Association of Investment Companies has revealed the five most searched investment trusts on its website in 2017.
Blackrock: Active vs passive should be a thing of the past
The active versus passive debate could be history by 2025, according to Blackrock’s Joe Parkin.
Investment | 16 Jan 18
UK inflation falls for the first time since June
Having hit 3.1% in November, the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) 12-month rate fell to 3% in December, prompting suggestions UK inflation may have peaked.