Economics

The UK economy expanded by 0.8% in the second quarter,above its pre-crisis peak, official statistics revealed today.

Royal Bank of Scotland shares rocketed this morning after the bank said it expects a big jump in profits in H1.

Emerging market equities are hovering near highs last seen in January 2013, after China posted stronger-than-expected economic data.

Royal Mail shares have fallen to levels not seen since last October after a fresh warning parcel revenues may come in below expectations.

Iain Stealey, co-manager with Nick Gartside of the JPM Strategic Bond fund, looks at what lies ahead for fixed income investors in an environment of changing monetary policy.

Prepare for fireworks as policy uncertainty returns

The UK economy will grow faster in 2014 than any other G7 economy, while low wage rises will ensure interest rates do not rise until next year, an influential report has forecast.

Tesco chief executive Philip Clarke has made a shock departure from the struggling retailer after it issued another profit warning.

Global shares and US treasury yields fell on Thursday and Friday while gold soared as investors sought safety following a passenger jet crash in Ukraine.

Bank of England Governor Mark Carney has admitted the Mansion House speech he gave last month was deliberately designed to 'shake up the markets'.