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Global markets up as FBI clears Clinton

UK income hunters face headwinds of historical proportions: 10-year gilt yields hit an all-time low of 0.5% on 12 August, accompanied by a similarly record-breaking feat from sterling corporate bonds of 2.3%.

An ever-deepening rift is forming between younger retail investors and the financial services industry, writes Davide Fioranelli, co-founder of Freetrade.io

Two key issues dominate the economic and investment landscape: concern that monetary policy may be at the end of the line and prospects for the US after November's presidential election, writes Daniel Murray, chief economist at EFG Asset Management.

Growth and inflation forecasts revised up

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Didier Saint-Georges, managing director of Carmignac, speaks to editor Katrina Lloyd about why the rebalancing of the policy mix towards fiscal stimulus will be a big theme for investors over the next six months.