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Savers want pensions to power UK economy by investing in British companies, housing and infrastructure
  • 12 hours ago

New research from IFM Investors, Nest and Border to Coast Pensions Partnership explores UK pension savers’ views on investing retirement savings in British infrastructure, housing and businesses.

The Fast and the Furious
  • 12 hours ago

A lot happened around the oil market: US president Trump announced a deal with Russian President Putin to buy Russian diesel; the Houthis attacked Riyadh airport in Saudi Arabia; Trump announced an...

Looking to the Futures
  • 09 Oct 2026

The Federal Reserve has announced their investigation into when it would be appropriate to lower the pace of quantitative tightening (QT).

Weekly Comments on Credit: October 9, 2026
  • 09 Oct 2026

Escalating Iranian attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz pushed Brent crude oil prices above $100 per barrel and kept global bond yields elevated, weighing on risk assets for much of the week....

The week in markets: Bond market still on edge
  • 09 Oct 2026

Oil, inflation and France grabbed attention, as investors remained focused on the uncomfortable reality of higher rates

View from the markets: Is this the new (old) normal for government bond yields?
  • 09 Oct 2026

By Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist High-yield credit markets are often seen as ‘the canary in the coal mine’ when it comes to economic activity. Highly levered companies often feel the pain...

VantagePoint: The Iran War Fuels the Case for Portfolio Resilience
  • 09 Oct 2026

Geopolitical shocks often fade quickly in markets. The Iran War is testing that pattern. Alternative shipping routes, inventory drawdowns, additional supply outside the Middle East, and an earlier...

Stocks Rebound Early as AI Jitters Ease
  • 09 Oct 2026

Led by AI names, stocks rose early Friday as oil prices stabilized and news reports clarifying OpenAI's revenue picture eased jitters about an AI bubble.

Asset Management Market Flash: The world gets a breather for a few weeks
  • 09 Oct 2026

Trump refrains from attacking Iran ahead of the elections, but the conflict continues to provide lasting support for energy prices. Inflation remains elevated, while the Fed and the ECB are gradual...