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The lack of effective political leadership, combined with renewed fears about global growth, resulted in the retreat to perceived ‘safe havens' gathering pace in August.

High yield and investment grade US credit are the cheapest asset classes in the market as they are discounting a "savage recession", said Odey's macro strategist Tim Bond.

Anti-capitalist protesters occupied stock exchanges around the world over the weekend, with sit-ins continuing today as organisers claimed 950 protests have been held in over 80 countries.

Gemini Investments is holding a four date roadshow around the UK next month showcasing five of its boutique investment partners, with events chaired by Investment Week's editorial director Lawrence Gosling.

Newton is planning to move Paul Brain's Global Dynamic Bond fund from the IMA Global Bond to the IMA Absolute Return sector.

James Harries, manager of the Newton Global Higher Income fund, reveals which sectors offer a decent and sustainable dividend.

Since US shoppers have been forced to tighten their belts, the scouts are out for a new group of consumers to fill the global spending void.

The Fidelity South East Asia fund manager warns share prices and currencies are pricing in a crisis scenario despite solid fundamentals.

Emerging market debt exposure drives long-term returns for funds in IMA Global Bond sector, while government debt is short-term winner.

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