Macro News

  • BAML warns of growing macro worry list

    BAML warns of growing macro worry list

    Bank of America Merrill Lynch has warned of a growing worry list of threats to the global economy.

  • Despite volatility EMs still offering value Mobius

    Despite volatility EMs still offering value Mobius

    The underlying economic conditions within emerging markets appear to be improving, Mark Mobius said.

  • Inflation spike cranks up pressure on Carney

    Inflation spike cranks up pressure on Carney

    A surprisingly large rise in inflation has increased pressure on Mark Carney and the Bank of Englands monetary policy committee as they continue to walk a rate rise tightrope.

  • Investors cautious on sustainable uk growth

    Investors cautious on sustainable uk growth

    While UK equities performed well in the second quarter 2014 and in July to date, investors should be cautious on the sustainability of the UK economic recovery.

  • Commodities back on the investor table

    Commodities back on the investor table

    According to Threadneedles Nicolas Robin improving developed markets and structural shifts mean commodities are increasingly back on investors radar screens.

  • bumpy times ahead as central bank policies diverge

    bumpy times ahead as central bank policies diverge

    Markets are likely to see some bumpy times in fixed income markets as revised interest rates in the US could happen sooner than many investors now expect.

  • GAM s got it covered

    GAM s got it covered

    GAM’s Graham Wainer explains that diversification and flexibility are essential to making waves within the fluid asset management business

  • Commerce survey points to continued UK growth

    Commerce survey points to continued UK growth

    A new survey by the British Chambers of Commerce points to a continuation of growth in the UK economy.

  • Barings staying overweight equities

    Barings staying overweight equities

    Barings Asset Management is remaining overweight in equities due to a belief that global monetary policy will be supportive of market valuations.

  • uk leave france in cloud of dust as speeds ahead

    uk leave france in cloud of dust as speeds ahead

    By 2020, the UK economy is likely to overtake France to emerge as second largest economy in the EU, the latest PwC report concludes.

  • Moody's report forecasts surge in M&A activity

    Moody’s report forecasts surge in M&A activity

    M&A activity in the asset management industry will likely pick up in the next 12-24 months largely due to improving economic conditions, according to latest data by Moodys Investor Service.

  • ECB keeps QE on the table

    ECB keeps QE on the table

    The European Central Bank president Mario Draghi declined to dampen down expectations of a move to full quantitative easing at the ECB's news conference today.