Economics

Threadneedle will not be hiring any of the fund managers from LV= Asset Management when the assets move across at the end of the month, Investment Week understands.

Imagine you are a political leader tasked with solving the global economic and financial crisis. You are made aware of the severity of the systemic calamity at hand and told that time is short. What do you do?

The Chinese equity market could rise 20% in the coming months as the government once again moves to support the economy, said Capital Economics' China specialist Mark Williams.

JPMAM economist Dan Morris says credible end to the crisis is in sight with progress made towards hitting three crucial benchmarks.

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European regulators may be given new powers to suspend credit ratings of countries seeking or undergoing bailouts to prevent the "negative spillover effects to other countries", according to proposals for tougher regulation issued by the European Commission....

A continued deterioration in economic news flow could prompt a 30% to 40% swing in equity markets, according to James Inglis-Jones, manager of the £295m Liontrust Income fund.

Ted Alexander and Robin Geffen have revealed potential positions for their global long/short fund, to be launched on 1 November.

Germany has cut its economic growth forecast over fears its exports will slow, the BBC reports.

Fidelity Worldwide Investment has boosted its multi-manager team with the hire of James Bateman.