Jenni Reid

European stocks closed higher on Thursday, as investors assessed the latest interest rate decision and update from the European Central Bank.

The "Big Three" ratings agencies will update their verdicts on the country's creditworthiness starting Friday, amid huge political and economic uncertainty.

Private equity and credit offer new opportunities for long-term returns, but are also risky and lack the same transparency as public markets.

European stocks started the new trading week on a positive note.

As government borrowing costs tick higher, mortgages and corporate activity come under pressure.

European stock markets traded lower on Friday as global investors digested weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs report.

Markets "haven't fully taken on board" the fact that tariff revenues will fall in as businesses readjust to the new regime, Stiglitz told CNBC.

European stock markets closed higher on Thursday as global investors assessed U.S. jobs data.

Investors need to look through volatility at the value opportunity on offer across government bonds, according to James Carter, fund manager at W1M.

Several 30-year yields hit multi-decade highs this week, with analysts pointing to ongoing fiscal and monetary concerns as well as supply dynamics.