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A narrowing of the Conservatives’ lead has forced investors to pay more attention
Stock markets struggle even as Brent crude settles above $50
Net interest margins for financials been depressed for an extended period
Diplomatic crisis in Middle East puts pressure on riyal’s peg to the US dollar
Investors secure higher yields and call protection despite hot credit market
US stocks dip as tech retailer outperforms bricks-and-mortar rival
US currency hits new post-election low as CEOs warn on reforms getting bogged down
Biggest current risk lies in equity markets trading at record levels with merely average global growth
Treasury has key role in shaping how a shrinking Fed balance sheet will affect markets
S&P; 500 surges as Trump trade fades, euro on rise and mutual fund performance rebounds
Central bank is unlikely to be able to avoid a move on stimulus for much longer
Saudi and Egyptian media suggest aim of blockade is regime change in Doha
HSBC downgrades stock to ‘reduce’ in flat wider market for UK equities
Lofty valuations befit groups with high margins, no debt and low growth requirements
Our deputy commodities editor on the implications of the Qatar crisis for the Middle East.
Lenders to choose to extend credit or to force restructuring or liquidation
Why high-earning companies deserve to trade at higher multiples
Monetary policy has had a very damaging effect on pensions
Hopes of foreign investors have been dashed in past two years but that is changing
Citi says underperformance may persist on Fed hike and mixed demand
Financing a mine at current coal price levels will be a big ask
New US administration may revisit controversial issue of rebates paid by exchanges
Saudi oil group should not be allowed to flout index free-float rules
