European Central Bank

The headwinds and tailwinds to look out for in 2020

It has been a strong showing for European equities in recent weeks, with the European Central Bank (ECB)'s policy action – and the rate cut in the US – all helping to lift shares higher.

On the lookout for wide valuation discounts

Second instalment of our special Big Question

The Big Question on the central bank's newly appointed head

2019 has been a stellar year for global bond markets, as weak global economic growth and low inflation have combined with ever more accommodative central banks to push global bond yields significantly lower.

The world’s economies are at different stages in the business cycle.

Global manufacturing continues to contract as trade falters. The Trump administration’s attempts to overhaul trade agreements are cooling sentiment and raising global uncertainty.

Could 2019's markets see a repeat of Wall Street in 1929?

Recession due but will be relatively mild