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China struggles in a more divided world
As Chinese property group Evergrande buckles under the weight of more than $300bn of debt, problems for Beijing are intensifying.
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Trustee Research: Mind The [knowledge] Gap
The challenges and constraints professional trustees face today.
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How hot will the US economy run?
It looks likely that the US government and central bank will continue with their “running-hot” experiment for some time to come. But could the economy run too hot?
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China and the US find agreement difficult on net zero
The US stands accused by Beijing of menacing China with worsening military threats, economic and technology blockades, attacks on its financial system and attempts at political and diplomatic isolation.
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Charles Stanley appoints Gavin Wiggans as Business Development Director - North
Wealth manager Charles Stanley has announced the appointment of Gavin Wiggans as Business Development Director - North.
Charles Stanley appoints David Pederson as Director of IMS – Branches
Wealth manager Charles Stanley has announced the appointment of David Pederson as Director of Investment Management Services (IMS) – Branches.
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Data shows Covid still hitting economies
Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator, provides a round-up of the market movements and the global investing outlook for the week ending 10 September 2021.
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Germany and Japan face important elections
The German election matters both for Germany and for the wider European Union. The Japanese election could result in more economic stimulus.
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China shifts against capitalism
The schism between the ideology of Xi Jinping and Deng Xiaoping is growing noticeably by the month. What’s happening in China’s flirtation with capitalism?
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A fitful global recovery
The long shadow of Covid-19 still hangs over many countries, especially all those that have, for one reason or another, been slow to vaccinate their populations.
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Last Week in the City: Japanese shares hit thirty-year high
Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator, provides a round-up of the market movements and the global investing outlook for the week ending 3 September 2021.
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Afghanistan changes things for Joe Biden
Could disapproval of President Biden's foreign policy spread to economic policy and bring his government grinding to a halt?
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Germany grapples with rising prices and ECB independence
Something has changed in German public opinion, as the 26 September federal election to find Angela Merkel’s replacement approaches.
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My investment journey
When Erica joined Charles Stanley Direct she was new to investing, but keen to learn. She has recorded a series of video that track her investment journey and education about money – providing an ideal resource for other novice investors to join her on that journey.
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