Economics

Scotland: Home of the extremely brave?

The head of the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) has warned the global financial system is at risk of a second crisis, which could be worse this time around due to higher borrowing in both developed and emerging markets.

Business Secretary Vince Cable has bowed to mounting pressure for an inquiry into the privatisation of the Royal Mail, ahead of a critical report due on Friday.

The Bank of England's new deputy governor, Minouche Shafik, has hinted to MPs that interest rates could be about to go up, the FT reports.

The US Federal Reserve has said it will end its purchases of government bonds in October, bringing to a close the quantitative easing experiment.

Positive economic news in the US and the continuing recovery in the UK have pushed equity valuations near to peak levels. So where can investors turn for protection in case markets fall from here?

The percentage of stocks borrowed by short sellers has fallen to the lowest level since before the financial crisis, as markets continue to rally.

The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned the government against "prematurely" raising interest rates as its latest quarterly economic survey suggested challenges remain for the UK's recovery.

Mark Carney: One year on

With US equities marking 4 July celebrations by reaching fresh highs this week, Investment Week looks at the best performers of the past three years.