The Spring edition of The View provides a step-by-step guide to how the political and economic environment has driven financial markets, and what this means for your investments.

Companies and consumers are all reporting feeling more optimistic. This and the repairing global economy suggest that inflation could be on the rise. We delve into why inflation happens and what it means for your investments.

When you invest, you’re exposed to many different types of risk so understanding the main categories of risk are important. Here we explore a few basic risks that can prevent investors from reaching their goals.

The bond yield curve is often given the qualities of a crystal ball, predicting the path of economic growth, inflation and interest rates. But what is this curve, and can it really map out the future?