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Investment

Sterling falls on surprise inflation drop to 2.6% in June

Sterling fell in mid-morning trading on the announcement that UK inflation unexpectedly fell to 2.6% over the 12 months to June 2017, down from 2.9% in May.

18 July 2017 • 3 min read

Investment

Fed rate hikes still on table despite market turmoil

FOMC takes more dovish tone

28 January 2016 • 1 min read

Investment

Do schemes need to overhaul investments for 2016?

While rising rates will reduce liabilities, global divergence in monetary policy poses serious risks for scheme funding levels, writes Stephanie Baxter.

05 January 2016 • 8 min read