Markets rise on US/China tariff breakthrough
Both sides have cut tariffs for a 90-day period – but there is still work to be done to reach formal agreement
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US economy contracts 0.3% as companies race to beat tariffs
Annualised 0.3% fall was largely attributed to companies building inventory ahead of the 2 April tariffs announcement
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The defensive US funds that outperformed in market downturns
These four funds delivered top returns despite having the lowest maximum drawdowns, negative periods and volatility
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UK remains least popular market despite mounting disdain for US equities
Investors removed £1.4bn from UK equity funds in February while adding £496m to increasingly volatile US funds
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Why investors should stay the course with sustainable energy
Key structural tailwinds suggest that patient investors could be rewarded in the years ahead, writes Jake Moeller
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Fed holds rates as Trump’s tariffs downgrade US growth forecasts
The central bank remained cautious as uncertain trade policy risks inflation ‘spiralling’
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IA: Net retail outflows slow to £1.6bn in 2024
UK equity funds suffer £783m in net retail outflows
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Calastone: Investors pull £1bn from UK equity funds despite FTSE highs
European and Asian funds also suffered net outflows in January as North American funds continue to appeal
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Calastone: Equity funds pull in record £27.2bn inflow in 2024
Enthusiasm for equities did not translate to UK equity funds, which suffered £9.6bn outflows
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Head to head: Emerging outlook
Yoram Lustig of T. Rowe Price and JP Morgan’s John Citron go head to head on emerging markets
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UK-headquartered retirement savings platform acquires US firm
Deal takes its assets under management to over £8bn
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US taxman warns investors over Maltese retirement schemes
‘International tax compliance remains a high priority’