United States

Current monetary policy will have to end soon

Historic decision is expected to improve the prospects for many US biotech and pharmaceutical companies

ProFunds Group has launched a range of single inverse ProShares ETFs in the US, providing exposure to China, US real estate and the US basic materials sector.

While the outlook for the market remains uncertain, the US recovery is showing clear signs of progression.

Management teams of US companies appear to be in wait-and-see mode as they can still see several hurdles the economy needs to get over in order to ensure future growth.

F&C's Fatima Luis is boosting exposure to floating rate notes as a protection against rising rates.

Global listed property securities provided good returns for investors in 2009 and markets rallied as the global economy responded to government stimulus measures.

Threadneedle is considering an expansion of its absolute return range in the coming months, with the possible launch of a long/short fund focused on US equities.

Despite the significant gains generated in bond markets in 2009, we believe the case for corporate bonds remains strong.

While managers may agree on the shape of the recovery in many countries, the shape for the US is less clear