From the relationship between democracy scores and flagpole height, to government bond yields and budget machinations, it was a busy week in fixed income. Read on for a roundup of news across sectors and regions.

In the quarterly Columbia Threadneedle Investments EURO LDI Survey, we poll investment bank trading desks for their opinions on the likely direction of key rates for liability hedging

We maintain a constructive outlook for equities, with a broadening of opportunities for selective investment, backed by disciplined diversification.