Federal Reserve
Commodities
Gold has climbed above the $1,400 mark for the first time since June, re-entering a bull market as disappointing US data and worries over Syria push investors into safe havens.
27 August 2013
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Emerging markets
Emerging market currencies hit fresh lows after minutes from the latest Federal Reserve meeting made the prospect of tapering this year all but a certainty.
22 August 2013
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Economics
The increasing likelihood of former US treasury secretary Larry Summers becoming Fed chairman next year has prompted a further spike in bond yields, analysts suggest.
21 August 2013
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Bonds
The sharp rally in credit markets following the sell-off caused by the Federal Reserve's tapering talks was a surprise and a cause for concern for Iain Buckle, fixed income fund manager at Kames Capital.
15 August 2013
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Economics
Central bankers are backing themselves into a corner in their attempts to fine-tune unorthodox monetary policies, according to Troy Asset Management's Sebastian Lyon.
12 August 2013
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