North America
US life insurance slump shows no signs of abating
American life insurance activity continued its downward trajectory and lost further ground in July, an index measuring the industry’s business levels shows.
Investors rush to gold following rising North Korea tensions
The stand-off between US president Donald Trump and North Korea has led to a spike in gold and silver prices, with financial markets adopting a safety first attitude in the immediate aftermath of escalating tensions.
Around half of global candidates pass CFA June exam
The number of mainland Chinese candidates sitting the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) exams once again exceeded those in the US, with 152,000 people sitting the exams globally.
US equities’ advance makes European investors run
The US equities rally has been given a fresh boost this year by continuing earnings upgrades and a weakening dollar, but Europe’s investors are not buying it.
Top destinations for sun-seeking British expats
Summer in the UK this year has been a brief affair, so it comes as no surprise that nearly two-thirds of British expats think about the weather when planning their moves abroad. But sunshine isn’t the only factor prospective expats should consider.