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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is expected to release a gloomier picture of the world economy this week, trimming its forecast for global growth this year by 0.1%.

A former HBOS banker who signed off the firm's financial accounts in years leading up to its collapse collected £143,000 last year from life company consolidation vehicle Resolution.

Economic growth in China slowed unexpectedly in the first quarter of the year, sparking concerns about the strength of the country's recovery.

Goldman Sachs expects strong returns from equities to continue in the next three years, led by the Asia ex Japan region.

Two of the largest pharma stocks in the UK market could have 30%-50% upside from here, according to Schroder income duo Nick Kirrage and Kevin Murphy.

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Andrew Wells, Fidelity's global CIO for fixed income, has said this year will be about the hunt for income, but warned low interest rates and low growth will be dangerous for investors.

The dollar bear market witnessed over the past ten years is finally over, according to Fidelity's chief investment officer Dominic Rossi.