B In signs an economic recovery may be picking up speed, U.S. home sales rose at a record rate for a second straight month in July, and purchasing managers in both the manufacturing and services sectors report business activity has accelerated at a brisker-than-expected pace this month.
Recent data from fund network, Calastone showed UK-based funds focusing on environmental, social and governance issues saw record inflows of 362 million pounds ($472.70 million) in July as investors seek growth rather than value stocks.