Miners are pulling down London's main index in early trading, offsetting strong demand for supermarket groups.
The first few trading sessions of 2009 were surprisingly bullish continuing the momentum of a late December rally.
This week's Conjecture panel concludes there are decent returns to be had in equities over the next 12 months and the upswing we are witnessing among developed and emerging economies is synchronised and solid
In 2009 we have seen a gold rush. Walking down the High Street, you will be fortunate not to trip over the signs of those eager to buy it.
There has rarely been a dull moment this year. A 20% fall in the UK equity market by early March has given way to close to a 50% bounce.
Hail Dorothy, the wicked witch is dead! In the classic movie, the Wizard of Oz, this is the ending of one era and entering of another.
Government interference in capital markets has never been so great in the post-war era and the contradictions within asset values are becoming ever more apparent.
Gilt prices fell sharply yesterday as investors began to digest the Government's pre-Budget report and fears that Britain's credit rating will be downgraded intensified.
Janus manager highlights importance of sticking to process to uncover intrinsic value
Over the past few weeks, France, Germany and Japan reported GDP growth for the second quarter, which appears to indicate that they are now emerging out of recession.