Inflation

Incoming Bank of England governor Mark Carney has suggested struggling economies dump inflation targeting in order to kick-start growth.

Mark Carney has seen off fierce competition to land the job of Bank of England governor, replacing outgoing chief Sir Mervyn King next summer.

Investors have a number of instruments open to them as ways of protecting against inflation, but what are the most important questions when deciding which method to choose?

Fears over future inflation spikes and the ability of the Bank of England to control rising prices have led bond managers to take cover in protective instruments.

A surprise uptick in inflation was foremost in readers' minds this week, while reporting season brought with it news both good and bad for asset managers and leading UK corporates.

The UK's main inflation rate has jumped sharply to 2.7% in October, having fallen to a 34-month low of 2.2% in September.

Baring Asset Management's chief investment officer said equity markets are facing the "mother of all rallies" before inflation, brought on by QE, brings the markets crashing down in five years' time.

The UK's main inflation rate has fallen to 2.2% in September from 2.5% in August, dropping to its lowest level for three years.

Kames Capital's Stephen Snowden has urged investors not to ditch corporate bonds over fears they will be harmed by inflationary pressures brought about by global central banks printing money.

The UK's main inflation rate fell back towards the 2% target in August, reversing a surprise jump the previous month.