After a turbulent week in markets, that many have compared to 2008, we take a special look at what is going on in global equities. Is it all because China devalued its currency?
Or are we just seeing some tamper tantrums, as the time nears for the US to raise its interest rates? Patrick Hosking, The Times financial editor, thinks we could be.
In the US, Alexandra Frean, The Times US business editor, argues that China is just the straw that broke the camel’s back, while Alex Ralph, our market reporter, says the volatile week of trading could be because all the City bosses are on holiday.
But what does it mean for you, the consumer? What should you be doing with yours ISAs and pensions? And what have chicken feet got to do with it?
All that is discussed, and more, in the podcast this week which is a special look at markets, presented by Robert Miller.
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