Eurozone

Kept rates unchanged

Asymmetric risk for UK

European equity markets remain attractive to us. The combination of a solid macroeconomic backdrop outside the region and a strong recovery domestically has helped propel earnings higher.

The Chinese Year of the Fire Rooster lived up to its fiery characteristics, with 2017 concluding as a year of renewal and enthusiasm for the global economy, writes Cazenove Capital economist Janet Mui.

After all the exuberance of last year, investors may need to prepare themselves for a less eventful time in 2018. Lionel Melin, Lyxor's senior cross-asset strategist, gives his views for European equity

2017 marked another strong year for European equities, with the MSCI Europe index providing a total return of 11% and the MSCI Europe ex-UK index providing a total return of 12% in euro terms.

Sentiment towards European equities has been on the rise this year.

Little margin for error

Opportunities in sterling bonds

Catalan leader wants to holds talks with Madrid