WEF: Weaker economy in year ahead

Economic prospects remain subdued and fraught with uncertainty, according to the latest Chief Economists Outlook, as the world continues to grapple with headwinds from tight financial conditions, geopolitical rifts and rapid advances in

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Central bank warnings

By Craig Erlam   It’s been a solid start to the year for equity markets, but that optimism appears to be fading as policymakers queued up in Davos to push back against market

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Markets pushing back

By Craig Erlam   Equity markets are a little softer on Tuesday as investors await more earnings from the U.S. and closely monitor events in Davos. Stocks have had a strong start to

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Eyeing Davos and earnings

By Craig Erlam   A relatively muted start to the week amid lighter expected trade due to the US bank holiday, with Europe and much of Asia posting small gains. It’s been a

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