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Decision made due to uneconomical size

Wall Street is not Main Street. In Wall Street's eyes, America is the S&P 500, but from Main Street, America looks very different, especially in its relative exposure to events overseas.

Any decision on rates by the Federal Reserve this year could damage markets as the central bank's efforts have so far only resulted in lacklustre growth and 'bubble' asset prices, according to Jan Dehn, head of research at Ashmore.

Grant Bowers, manager of the Franklin US Opportunities fund, takes a closer look at the drivers for the healthcare and tech sectors.

David Coombs, manager of the Rathbone multi-asset portfolios, argues now is the time to seek out quality stocks that can weather market volatility.

Near-term volatility expected

Stock fell into bear territory for first time this month

How long will growth burst last?

Joel Mittelman, portfolio strategist at the Boston Company Asset Management, looks at the sectors and stocks that are most sensitive to rising rates

Only one member voted for a hike in July