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Ratings agency Moody's has said it expects US politicians to reach an agreement on the country's debt ceiling, with a default "extremely unlikely".
07 October 2013
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Economics
The US government shutdown combined with growing concern over the country's debt ceiling have led to renewed fears US equity markets could sell off heavily if the impasse continues.
04 October 2013
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US
Rathbones Unit Trust Management has selected five US equity funds that can add value at a time when many managers are struggling to outperform the S&P 500 index.
03 October 2013
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US
Smith & Williamson is reducing the number of holdings in its £87m North American Trust by almost 50% as part of an overhaul of the fund, which also sees lead manager Lady Tana Focke step back from her role.
24 September 2013
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Equities
Tom Walker has handed over management of the Martin Currie North American fund to his co-manager Penny Kyle.
24 September 2013
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Economics
The Federal Reserve has been accused of ‘making policy on the fly' after it opted not to taper its quantitative easing programme at its monthly meeting yesterday.
19 September 2013
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US
Shares in Apple have plummeted more than 5% this afternoon, after a disappointing reception for the tech giant's two new iPhone models released last night.
11 September 2013
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US
Verizon Communications is expected to come to market tomorrow with the largest ever corporate bond sale, which will aim to raise $20bn.
10 September 2013
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