Federal Reserve

Fixed income assets have enjoyed a good run in recent years. However, with changing interest rates on the horizon, where might investors find the best opportunities in future?

ECONOMIC OUTLOOK

Global markets have had a volatile relationship with the central banks this summer, as the US Federal Reserve began hinting at tapering its asset purchasing programme.

Multi-asset managers have cautioned against buying back into gold, arguing the precious metal ‘momentum trade' no longer exists.

EASTERN EUROPE

Ben Bernanke, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, has said he does not understand gold prices or why investors hold it during certain economic environments.

Chairman Ben Bernanke tried to reassure markets the Federal Reserve would not step away from supporting a weak economy in his testimony to US Congress yesterday.

MONETARY POLICY

Legal & General Investment Management's (LGIM) Richard Hodges has bought back into gilts, arguing ultra-low government bond yields are here to stay despite the recent market sell-off.

Federal Reserve chairman Ben Bernanke last night moved to quell fears there will be a quick exit from QE in the coming months, arguing the US economy is not yet in a strong enough position to halt stimulus measures.