A lacklustre performance by gold and silver prices this year, despite multiple ongoing geopolitical issues, has renewed questions about the relevance of precious metals as a major investment class.
Trade wars continue to dominate headlines. It is often the explanation behind any sell-off.
Global asset allocators have taken a consensus underweight position to the FTSE, with the UK at its most unloved point in decades relative to other developed markets.
Latest rebalance list unveiled
Yield and credit curves flat in several markets
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Lack of understanding can lead to 'large, rapid' losses
A number of asset managers could lose access to investment research following the implementation of MiFID II, as their current payments to research providers are likely to be insufficient under the directive, according to Chris Turnbull, co-founder of...