Economy
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Liontrust comments: prospects for 2021 are bright
Storm Uru, Global Equity Team for Liontrust Many of us are in a hurry to turn the page on 2020 and the…
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Bonds with a contractually guaranteed coupon are a prudent way of generating income in 2021
Phil Milburn, Global Fixed Income Team for Liontrust The anticipated economic recovery in 2021 will provide a strong tailwind for most companies’…
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Ongoing improvement in healthcare is vital for a more sustainable future
Peter Michaelis, Sustainable Investment Team for Liontrust Pharmaceutical companies are clearly at the centre of public attention at present, with news on…
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2020 showed how resilient and adaptable listed businesses can be
Victoria Stevens, Economic Advantage Team for Liontrust The Covid-19 crisis led to some companies needing to raise funds quickly to tackle the…
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LME set to close its doors for first time since WWII
(Sharecast News) – One of the last remaining open-outcry trading floors in the world may soon shut its doors for good. The…
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CBI calls for furlough scheme to be extended
(Sharecast News) – The Confederation of British Industry has called on the chancellor to extend the furlough scheme, warning that companies had…
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One third of people have cash payments refused due to pandemic
(Sharecast News) – One in three people have had payments refused and have been unable to pay in cash since the start…
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UK inflation rises in December despite Covid curbs
(Sharecast News) – UK inflation nudged higher in December, official data showed on Wednesday, despite the latest round of lockdown restrictions closing…
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FBI fears more ‘armed protests’ in US state capitols
(Sharecast News) – The FBI has warned of alleged plans to storm all 50 state capitols and the US Capitol in Washington…
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BoE governor warns of difficult period ahead for UK economy
(Sharecast News) – Andrew Bailey, the governor of the Bank of England, has warned that the UK faces a “very difficult” period…
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