QE

The surprise 1% rise in UK GDP in Q3 points to only a slight improvement in the economy's growth outlook, according to forecasters.

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Over the last three months, UK bank shares have enjoyed a strong rally, helped by the ECB's and US Federal Reserve's liquidity moves.

FIXED INCOME

The latest round of QE from the US Federal Reserve may not be enough to prevent the global economy from experiencing a deflationary episode, according to Sebastian Lyon, manager of the £2.2bn Troy Trojan fund.

Will James, European equity income fund manager at Standard Life Investments, explains why investors should not turn their backs on the region despite the negative headlines.

UK growth may yet provide a positive surprise relative to developed market peers, according to analysts at Credit Suisse.

Juan Valenzuela gives his thoughts on the impact of the latest round of QE in the UK and abroad.

Fixed income managers have expressed concerns a new bubble may be forming in higher-rated corporate bonds as investors pile into the asset class.

Global markets rallied at the end of last week as the Federal Reserve unleashed QE3, prompting some investors to call the start of the next major bull market in equities.