US interest rates

Monetary policy, central bank independence, quantitative easing. These and many other subjects tend to make people’s eyes glaze over, and

Both the US and UK yield curves are on the verge of inverting. The yield curve has been a reliable

Three months ago we said “the easing in US-China trade tensions, more flexible central banks and the benefits of lower

Gold has been making a comeback. After a long period with little activity last year, the precious metal’s value has

US Concern over the outlook for US interest rates was one of the dominant themes of 2018, especially as the

2018 has been a disappointing year for most investors. Almost all markets, both stocks and bonds, have fallen in value

From Brexit to trade wars, nothing has been plain-sailing about 2018. It’s been a year of peaks and troughs across

It's December and time to deck the halls with boughs of holly. Or in CNBC’s case, it’s time for the business

Do Jerome Powell’s recent comments suggest that Trump is influencing the Fed’s policy? YES, says Andy Scott, an associate director at

It seems clear to us that the world investors have got used to over the last few years is very

For months, technology stocks have been the holy grail for growth, with valuations reaching dizzying heights. So, considering that what

American politics is in a febrile state. Deep partisan divisions, heightened by Donald Trump’s controversial rhetoric and policies, have resulted

  Debate: Are British high street banks a good opportunity for investors at the moment? Yes – Richard Buxton is

With oil so cheap, rising employment may not boost US inflation WHEN global markets dived last week, $900bn was wiped