How important are shareholders to a business? Normally, very important.
In recent months, investors have reacted to a perceived bout of increased uncertainty in global markets as the short-term mood has shifted from one of championing synchronised global growth and reflation to one more of nervousness around emerging markets...
An 'ongoing reform effort' in China
Planning for radical changes in coming years
It has been a turbulent few years for UK income investors.
After a strong 2017, the first half of this year has seen increased volatility in world markets, as monetary policy tightens and political events elicit caution. World growth is expected to remain robust, but with downward revisions for the next two years....