Janus Henderson Investors

Central bank heads at the Jackson Hole symposium reaffirmed their determination to smash inflation and opt for higher rates over a longer period.

Despite the significant economic disruption caused by the pandemic, global dividends have surpassed pre-pandemic levels.

This follows the strong commitment of the Governing Council’s to make sure inflation returns to its 2% target over the medium term.

We have received the first commentaries from the industry with the thoughts of how this decision might affect the financial markets and the British economy.

Just over half of companies (51%) globally reduced debts; those outside the United States were more likely to do so, with 54% reducing net borrowings.