Global

Jason Hepner, investment director for global strategy at Standard Life Investments, looks at the implications of rising inflation in China.

Douglas Roberts, senior international economist at Standard Life Investments, discusses whether the US needs a third round of quantitative easing.

The Federal Reserve has scaled down its growth forecast for the US in the face of higher energy costs and weak manufacturing data.

News the EU and IMF have reached a deal on Greece which should prevent a default have failed to calm markets, as the beleagured nation faces a new round of austerity measures and a government reshuffle.

Warren Buffett's annual charity lunch auction raised a record $2.63m, following a week of bidding after the winner offered extra cash to break the record.

Douglas Roberts, senior international economist at Standard Life Investments, says party politics may hamper a return to growth in the US.

St. James's Place is launching a global equity fund in a bid to diversify assets away from fund manager THS Partners.

Spike Hughes, of INSYNERGY Investment Management explains why...

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently surprised financial markets by raising interest rates by 0.5%, to 7.25%. Not only was the increase double the expectation but the central bank voiced deep concerns about inflationary pressures in India.

Dominique Strauss-Kahn this morning gave in to mounting pressure following his arrest for an alleged sexual assault by resigning from the IMF.