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Global economist Nouriel Roubini argues that rating agencies are no longer fit for purpose as they are 'backward looking' and have managed to escape any real scrutiny following the financial crisis.

China has surprised investors by weakening its currency almost 2% lower after a weekend of poor trade data, sending shockwaves through other Asian currency markets.

Investment managers are expecting to see the first interest rate rise in the US in over six years in the next couple of months, but could we see a further round of quantitative easing instead?

Strategists, asset allocators and fund managers reveal their best ideas for the months ahead as the second half of the year begins in earnest.

River & Mercantile's Dan Hanbury has been upping exposure to stocks from the "distressed" mining sector in his £257m UK Income portfolio, in the belief they offer "compelling" value following a further slump in commodity prices.

Mining stocks are dragging down the FTSE 100 index after weak trade figures in China have reignited worries about a slowdown in its economic growth.

A Greek tragedy and metaphorical fireworks in China have provided rich material for headline writers so far this year. Meanwhile in the UK, the economy is continuing to strengthen and companies are operating in an environment of little or no inflation,...

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