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Fixed income managers prepare for sharp increases in UK interest rates over longer term, with move towards high-yield and floating-rate instruments

China's approval of a ground breaking $586bn stimulus package was a clear sign of the country's avowed commitment to build a ‘harmonious society' that balances the need to maintain economic growth while protecting the environment and society

With a history that goes back over 140 years, the investment trust sector has seen it all, but what does the future hold?

The current market is concerned inflation may pick up as a consequence of the policy decisions thus far taken in an attempt to stimulate the OECD economies.

This week's panel discuss the future of corporate bonds going into 2010

Investment Week Conjecture

The Copenhagen summit put climate change firmly at the top of the news and political agenda. But what opportunities are there for investors?

F&C head of retail multi-management Dean Cheeseman believes continued hedge fund convergence into the retail space will dominate 2010's product launches.

As a result of the credit crunch, the UK and other parts of the world are facing major structural changes. UK economic recovery will be muted and two-thirds of earnings will come from overseas. So which sectors will perform the best in 2010?

F&C's multi-manager team has added L&G Managed Monthly Income to the bond portion of its Lifestyle Defensive portfolio.