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THE ALCHEMIST

Gilts and sterling are falling sharply this morning as investors react to the likelihood of a UK hung parliament.

The overwhelming majority of UK fund managers are hoping for a Conservative victory in today's General Election, believing a David Cameron-led Government would be best for the stock market.

The verdict? It is over for Gordon Brown...

Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg have lurched into different directions over the timetable and rate of a levy on Britain's banks.

David Cameron appeared to have come out top in the last and most crucial of the TV leaders' debates in which he accused Labour of failing to significantly improve the country's economy.

Whitechurch explains how to ensure your investment portfolio prospers following any outcome on May 6.

Equity investors have enjoyed their best and worst annual returns under a Conservative Prime Minister, Fidelity research shows.

Gordon Brown has confirmed the General Election will be held on 6 May, with the state of the economy and the future of financial services regulation to be the key manifesto targets.

Chris Bowie has moved a third of the £290m Ignis Corporate Bond into defensive fixed income instruments on renewed concerns for the domestic and global economy.