Federal Reserve

In a further sign inflation is becoming an endemic issue, the US consumer price index hit 7.5% in January - its highest level since 1982.

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Yield about 1.4% or 1.5% in December

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Economy growing rapidly

David Coombs, head of multi-asset investments at Rathbones, dives into US equities

Last year saw yet another change in leadership in Japan, as Yoshihide Suga resigned as prime minister after less than a year.

'Uncertainty' surrounding inflation

Essential for investors to remain flexible

Ever-lower bond yields are in the rearview mirror