Fed holds rates as Trump’s tariffs downgrade US growth forecasts
The central bank remained cautious as uncertain trade policy risks inflation ‘spiralling’
Author: Tom Aylott
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Aegon AM enters LTAF market with private credit vehicle
It provides ease of access to asset classes previously off limits to most investors amid growing demand for private markets
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Invesco appoints new head of client solutions to ‘simplify global structure’
Georgina Taylor will drive the strategic focus of its multi-asset range, as well as managing 12 funds worth £1.1bn herself
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Janus Henderson: UK investors up home bias in rotation away from US equities
Investors dropped their US exposure ‘well below the global average’ and retreated to UK equities as global market volatility mounts
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Gold passes $3,000 for first time – can it keep climbing?
Market uncertainty is pushing gold to new highs, with elevated investor demand ‘likely to persist’
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Morningstar: Only 14.2% of active managers beat passives over the past decade
Active fund performance was especially poor in large-cap equities, making it ‘increasingly difficult to justify their higher fees’
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Has the UK been left behind by the growth wave?
The UK is one of the few major markets to lack any technology presence, but its unique composition offers diversification opportunities
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Royal London takes £4.6bn SJP mandate from Columbia Threadneedle
The SJP Strategic Managed fund has been managed by Columbia Threadneedle since 2014
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Spot the Dog: Number of underperforming mega funds on the rise
A total of 15 funds worth over £1bn each accounted for 59.6% of the assets of all funds that underperformed over the past three years
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WisdomTree launches crypto ETP tracking CoinDesk 20 index
The digital assets index is up 76.7% since launching last year as investors flocked to cryptocurrencies
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‘Cause for concern’ as UK inflation rises unexpectedly to 3%
The BoE will be trying to avoid stagflation as economic growth becomes a top priority for future rate cuts
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Who are the winners (and losers) of the FTSE 100?
British Airways, NatWest and Rolls-Royce boosted the FTSE 100 to new heights, while other UK giants saw their share prices tumble