Inflation
United Kingdom | 17 Nov 15
Deflation still unlikely, say fund managers
Fund managers have responded with equanimity to the UK CPI inflation figures released today, saying the underlying data does not suggest a deflationary scenario.
Investment | 17 Aug 15
ANALYSIS: Should investors worry as interest rate inertia creeps?
Conjecture over the timing of the first UK rate rise is becoming almost as routine as the industry’s misplaced adaptation to the ‘abnormal’ 0.5% rate presently in place.
Investment | 22 Jul 15
ANALYSIS: Could an MPC vote split usher in the autumn?
With MPC minutes having today revealed growing concerns about UK inflation it suggests that, alongside rising interest rates, investment strategists are going to have plenty to ponder by the time the summer fades.
Investment | 15 Jul 15
BoE could spring interest rate surprise – Flanders
The Bank of England could spring an interest rate rise on markets sooner than expected, according to JP Morgan’s Stephanie Flanders.
Fixed income supply can’t meet epic demand, says BlackRock
Ageing populations have created incredible demand from pension funds and insurance companies for long-dated assets, but the supply falls way short, according to Rick Rieder, BlackRock’s chief investment officer of fixed income fundamental portfolios.