Traders opt for complex derivative bets instead of predicting who will win, as November vote takes centre stage in markets
Investors bet that rally which began with Beijing’s stimulus package has further to run
Beijing should err on the side of acceptance rather than denial and make major efforts to avoid the mistakes of Japan
Nikkei 225 drops almost 5% as markets assess new leader who is expected to back BoJ’s rate rises
Plan to encourage more tech-focused and small-cap ETFs unveiled as part of new financial stimulus package
Former defence minister’s selection as president of ruling party sent Nikkei 225 futures tumbling
Whether the risks to jobs is real or not, it behoves us all to act like it is given how consequential the costs could be
Rising stock prices and lower interest rates prompt the highest level of issuance in nearly three years
Investors appear to be setting aside worries since the Fed’s big rate cut
Beijing’s pledge to support capital markets and economic growth targets also helps lift European stocks and metals prices
Tech stocks re-emerge
The UK long-term savings and retirement business has built up a closed book of life insurance policies
Plus rehashes of Fed epiphenomenalism and small caps
Investors welcome ‘unprecedented’ central bank loans to try to boost markets but analysts say fiscal stimulus is needed
The number of low-price, highly speculative stocks on exchanges has exploded, harming investors
Number of companies going public has been hit by weaker economic outlook
Central bank cuts benchmark rate and unveils support for property and stock markets to boost demand
No one wants to end up paying more for a poorer-quality company
No trading suspensions, no drama
Research Affiliates found that S&P 500 falls before a close election and surges after
As the fourth quarter looms, portfolio risk, US equities and China are all that matters
Global stocks rally as investors bet that the central bank’s move will support US economic growth
Rare half-point reduction was baked into last week’s rally and led to a mild sell-off afterwards
Investors are betting on 50 basis points and expect a soft landing for the economy
Red-hot Indian equities propel country past China weighting in MSCI All-Country index
