currency

Driven by global trends and risks

Russia is undoubtedly under huge economic pressure as a result of low oil prices and economic sanctions.

Yen and euro stronger

Asia ex Japan index underperforms for three years

Joining global rates team

If the recent sell-off can be attributed to any single factor, it has been events in China - and particularly its currency.

UK indices have been caught in the eye of the storm and are down more than 8% since the start of the year at the time of writing.

For US and eurozone equities

Market had volatile start to the year

Small- and mid-caps overlooked