Fed opens door to rate cuts

| Jun 20, 2019 at 12:00 AM

The yield on the 2-year US Treasury fell and stocks rose yesterday after the Federal Reserve indicated it would “act to sustain the expansion” if trade tensions undermined growth.

Positive signals, but risks remain

| Jun 19, 2019 at 12:00 AM

Equities rallied and bond yields fell on Tuesday after the European Central Bank (ECB) held out the prospect of fresh rate cuts.

Aging and opportunity

| Jun 18, 2019 at 12:00 AM

In its latest World Population Prospects report published this week, the UN has highlighted the unprecedented aging of the world’s population and confirmed the ongoing global increase in longevity.