UK

What do we really need from the new leader of the Labour Party?

Hargreaves Lansdown research shows optimism

Blue chips jump 1.6%

Easyjet and Glencore big winners

Miners drag down index

Investors in the UK are beginning to realise they cannot ride the wave of optimism brought by the arrival of a Conservative majority government forever.

After years of pegging its currency to the dollar, China has taken the unexpected step of allowing its currency to depreciate. It is unclear exactly how much the renminbi will be allowed to fall, but there have been tangible consequences on global investments...

BoE governor has spoken to fund groups about risks

Anthony Cross, co-manager of the Liontrust Special Situations fund, argues investors may need to show substantial resolve when picking stocks for the long term.