Are traditional diversifiers about to re-emerge?
Bonds and equities have suffered equally this year, but stabilising interest rates could merit the return of more conventionally balanced portfolios
Analysis
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US inflation falls further than expected in October
With industry commentators split on what this means for future Fed hikes
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Midterms poised to make muted impact on markets
Post-election equity bounce less likely to materialise amid gloomy macroeconomic outlook
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India offers investors upside surprise but it does come at a premium
Gloomy expectations of how the country would cope with Covid and its aftermath have proved unwarranted
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Has Bitcoin’s bump back down to earth opened up an investment opportunity?
Cryptocurrency hit its record high of nearly $67,600 a year ago but has since lost more than 65% of its value
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Square Mile: Emerging market debt funds to watch
Top performers and compelling newcomers in the spotlight
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Bond market expectations at odds with Federal Reserve plans
Mixed signals muddy the outlook but a glimmer of optimism remains
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Cautious optimism follows Liz Truss resignation
Markets have hinted at a brighter future as the PM steps down but the race to replace her is just getting started
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Markets remain on high alert despite chancellor change-up
UK has some ‘street cred’ with investors but yet another leadership change could prove a tough sell
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How much further will equity markets drop?
Higher rates are not yet fully priced into stock markets, warns Columbia Threadneedle’s Anwiti Bahuguna
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Bank of England gilt buying spurs confidence amid fiscal fragility
Central bank’s intervention may have calmed markets, but clouds linger on the horizon
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‘In dire need of an overhaul’ – the ACD system post-Woodford
One expert says it ‘feels a pretty low margin business compared to the risk of fines and compensation’
