central banks

Criticised monetary policy

While IMF global growth forecasts may have finally steadied after five consecutive semi-annual cuts, it is not to say that the global economy has stabilised and is set to normalise once again.

Central banks have a 'limited hand'

For the first time in many years, central banks' mettle is about to be tested. This will happen most obviously in the US and UK but also in the eurozone.

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.

More easing expected

In the immediate aftermath of the last recession and accompanying financial crisis, there was every reason to expect companies to be reticent about embarking on long-term, productivity-enhancing investment programmes.

Says political risk has heightened

James Dowey, chief economist and CIO at Neptune

Nick Gartside, J.P.Morgan Asset Management CIO fixed income and manager of the Global Bond Opportunities fund, talks to editor Katrina Lloyd about why Mark Carney did exactly the right thing by cutting rates, and why fears about bond market illiquidity...