UK

Blue chips fall to lowest point since January

Mining sector suffers further falls

Core inflation rises to highest level in five months

How manageable are economic threats?

M&G has seen £3.4bn retail net outflows in the first six months of the year and has warned profits are expected to be "dampened" for the rest of the year as investors continue to shun fixed income funds.

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.

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,...

Charges currently 'not fair' for large wealth managers

Mirabaud Asset Management has poached James Southern from Sanlam FOUR to work in the newly-created role of sales director.

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