Panic over - but where next for markets?

Has the economic outlook brightened?

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Having recovered their composure after a tumultuous start to 2016, investors are now looking for a new catalyst, says Keith Wade. Here he looks at what that could be and what markets may do next

Markets have regained their risk appetite following action by central banks, a firming in commodity prices and evidence the tail risks of a US recession or a China hard landing are not materialising. Looking ahead, we will need to see greater evidence of stronger activity for the rally to continue - although this is also likely to bring the US Federal Reserve back into play, posing a challenge for investors. Why have markets rebounded? After hitting the panic button in January, investors have regained some composure. Shares and corporate bonds have rallied whilst the risk appetite ind...

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