Equities

The majority of global equity funds underperformed the market in the first half of 2012, with many managers wrong-footed by the US outperformance.

Darwin Investment Managers' David Jane tackles the thorny question of China, and asks whether a gentle slowdown could really become a bumpy landing.

Spain's 5-year bond yields hit a new euro-era high at a disappointing auction today as investors cast doubt on the country's ability to repay its debt.

BlackRock, the world's largest money manager, has reported its profits fell 11% in the second quarter, as the global downturn in markets cut into fee income.

The pace of new housing starts in the US has accelerated to its fastest rate in three years, providing a bright spot for US investors unsettled by weakening macro data.

Equity markets around the world have struggled to make headway this year, with many major indices giving up gains made early on to leave them standing flat or down for 2012.

PIMCO's Bill Gross has predicted the US is poised to fall back into recession amid a climb in unemployment and tough times for corporates.

Caroline Keen has been promoted to lead manager on the £266m BNY Mellon Asian Equity fund, previously led by Jason Pidcock.

Investors are now paying to hold European Financial Stability Facility debt, after six-month t-bills sold at a negative yield at auction for the first time ever.

In the latest Conjecture debate, our panelist from Investec Structured Products discussed Structured Products with Lawrence Gosling.