Amid signs that Covid-19 infection rates were on the rise once again around Europe, some localised restrictions were reimposed in August, putting a brake on economic activity.

Global share prices generally rose during August as investors took heart from ongoing fiscal and monetary support alongside some encouraging economic data.

The value of Apple hit $2trillion last week after a significant rise in its share price in the previous three months.

Gilt yields continued their decline over June as demand for government bonds was boosted by expectations that the Bank of England (BoE) would expand its programme of quantitative easing measures.

It’s been a torrid time for UK income investors, but there may be reasons for cheer amid the gloom.

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has encouraged a summer of spending to revive the UK’s flagging economy, but can it be saved?

Even the best fund manager needs checks and balances to prevent serious mistakes.

Can the history of previous stock market crashes give any insight into what happening today?

With UK dividends under considerable pressure, have Asian companies continued to deliver payouts to shareholders?

Lockdown restrictions continued to ease across Europe during May. Schools, shops, bars and restaurants began to reopen and quarantine restrictions were relaxed.