Vix up as global markets tumble
Shares in London were down again on Thursday, following another significant tumble on Wall Street overnight, while volatility is on the rise, according to the Vix.
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Hermes: Four views on how elections will impact EM
International politics is regularly in the spotlight and has historically been known to affect emerging markets. With several elections coming up across the region, four managers at Hermes Investment Management assess the potential impact on asset classes and how investors can prepare for the risks.
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Panama Papers to net UK taxman extra £100m
Investigations into the Panama Papers are expected to generate £100m ($140m, €113m) in additional tax, HM Revenue & Customs confirmed to law firm Collyer Bristow.
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January retail sales slump confirms ‘slowdown’ trend
The UK saw another month of weak retail sales that lagged consensus expectations in January, confirming that the long-term trend is toward a “slowdown”.
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Global stock markets bounce back
Global stock markets are recovering from the recent correction as they continued to make gains overnight, following another positive day on Wall Street.
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Treasury yields soar as US CPI exceeds forecast
Ten-year treasury yields have soared after US consumer price inflation (CPI) surpassed expectations by 0.5% in January.
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Managers slash equities and raise cash amid market falls
Global fund managers slashed exposure to equities in February and put more into cash, according to the latest BofA Merrill Lynch Fund Manager Survey.
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BoE likely to hike sooner with inflation at 3%
Consumer price index (CPI) inflation remained at 3% in January, defying the consensus view that it would marginally dip to 2.9%.
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Markets tumble again as US hits correction territory
Global markets, including the FTSE 100, have tumbled again after US indices officially entered correction territory.
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Hawkish BoE hints at earlier rate rises
The Bank of England has held interest rates at 0.5% but hinted at quickening the pace of further increases to bring inflation back in line with its 2% target.
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Global markets plunge after Dow Jones drop
European and Asian markets tumbled this morning after the Dow Jones took its biggest hit in six years.
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Schroder Value team cuts number of positions and ups cash
The Schroder Value team has been cutting the number of stocks in its portfolios and raising cash levels owing to a lack of investable opportunities.
