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The key themes in global bond markets over the past month

Equity ETFs performed best

LifeStrategy range

First large drop since financial crisis

Increased weightings to bonds

Interest-rate pauses by the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England reflect the central banks’ progress in the inflation fight and a desire not to restrict economies more than necessary.

Our experts’ latest views on the global economy, including the outlook for growth, inflation, jobs and interest rates.

Read Vanguard's latest monthly summary of flows in the European ETF market.

Andreas Zingg, Head of Multi-Asset Solutions, Vanguard Europe, explains why the risk and return characteristics are different for ESG building blocks – and how advisers can take this into account when constructing portfolios for clients with ESG preferences.

Vanguard’s chief economist in Asia-Pacific, Qian Wang, and senior investment strategist, Grant Feng, explore the outlook for China’s economy and what it might mean for global investors.