Junk bond sales surge as companies try to beat fresh tariff uncertainty
Markets fear a new wave of volatility next month when a deadline for trade negotiations ends
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Transatlantic interest rate rift widens as Trump piles pressure on Powell
US president frustrated at Federal Reserve’s wait-and-see approach while European Central Bank has cut rates again
European small-caps outshine US rivals as investors bet on growth revival
Transatlantic gap in stock performance this year is particularly wide in smaller stocks
Private equity firms overhaul exit strategies as IPO market slams shut
Executives prioritising break-ups or continuation funds as trade war kills off potential floats
Defined benefit pension reform will spur limited UK investment, officials warn
Rules to release surpluses will only extract 5% of £160bn in excess assets, according to departmental assessment
Investors in UK defence stocks are aiming too low
The growth profile for the sector has brightened as Europe’s governments prepare to spend more on protection