Passive funds more resilient than active rivals as investors prioritise cost and agility
Clear preference for trackers in Global, UK All Companies and Sterling Corporate Bond sectors
Analysis
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Beyond Jackson Hole: What will the Fed do now?
US central bank has made clear it will not back off on tightening but ‘subtle pivot’ is possible, depending on the data
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Worst is yet to come as Fed pursues price stability at all costs
Central bank dashes hopes that US rate rises will peak sooner and lower than predicted
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Investment trust IPOs on ice as deep NAV discounts weigh on incumbents
Fundraise activity has all but vanished this year after a strong showing in 2021 – so when will it come back?
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Can oil and gas giants sustain bumper dividend payouts?
Fossil fuels are being shunned by investors, but record payouts mean sector could still worth adding to portfolios
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What did Q2 earnings season tell us about the economy?
Sceptics warn better-than-expected numbers do not reflect inflationary pressures
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Square Mile: Sterling strategic bond funds to watch
Top performers and compelling newcomers in the spotlight
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Which nine US sustainable funds have posted positive returns this year?
Majority of top performers fall into Morningstar’s clean energy category
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Equity income managers shrug off ‘Armageddon’ UK recession fears and dive into mid-caps
Companies have less balance sheet risk than they did heading into the GFC
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Is US Inflation Reduction Act a damp squib?
Ambitious measures seek long-term improvements but risk doing little to alleviate the immediate problems
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US recession outlook mixed as good inflation news raises more questions than answers
Peak inflation may have passed but it remains significantly above its 2% target
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Shrivelling valuations make grim reading for trapped Woodford investors
There may be buyers lined up for the ‘remaining rump of firms’, but at what price compared to the valuations when the funds were suspended?