US Federal Reserve joins ECB in holding interest rates steady
Inflation remains stickier than expected across the US, the UK and Europe
European Central Bank
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ECB keeps rates stagnant and reiterates path to lower inflation
Industry commentators react to announcement
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Macro matters: Is an Atlantic drift on the cards?
As the Fed’s tightening cycle draws to a close causing the dollar to decline, could a subsequent S&P 500 concentration risk drive investors across the pond in search of opportunities?
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Weekly outlook: ECB, Bank of Japan monetary policy decisions and Netflix to report
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 22 January
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Nordea’s Gorgemans: Tapping into the ‘cross credit’ space across Europe
Overcoming the ‘bittersweet credit conundrum’
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ECB holds interest rates at 4% after 10 back-to-back hikes
Commentators debate the likely path ahead for monetary policy
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PA ANALYSIS: The trials and tribulations of investing in European equities
Will a rate hike pause from the ECB be enough to improve European stockmarket performance?
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Reaction: ECB approaching ‘cruising altitude’ following dovish statement and rate hike
ECB raises rates by 25 basis points
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Weekly outlook: Central banks to keep hiking as Apple and Shell report
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 30 January
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Selection tactics for messy bond markets
Bruising market conditions have led some fund buyers to opt for strategic fixed income allocation
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Three potential Black Swans for 2018
Global financial markets have enjoyed a sustained period of remarkable calm, but will that continue into 2018? AJ Bell’s investment director Russ Mould proposes three potential ‘Black Swan’ events that could surprise markets and taint the year ahead.
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Volatility spikes and bonds sell off on central banks’ hawkish sentiment
Volatility spiked and European bonds sold off heavily during a week in which markets were caught short by the European Central Bank’s hint at tapering monetary policy.