BOE CUTS RATES AS IT CONFIRMS LOW GROWTH IS MORE CONCERNING THAN RISING INFLATION
This week the Bank of England cut interest rates as expected, but surprised markets with its gloomy outlook as its forecast of 0.75% growth would be lower than the measly growth seen in 2024.
Read The Full ArticleAssessing the Impact of Trump’s Tariffs
Global financial markets have been rattled by President Trump’s announcement of new tariffs. Find out more…
Read The Full ArticleMARKETS WOBBLE AS INVESTORS WORRY ABOUT AI VALUATIONS AMIDST RISING BIG TECH EARNINGS
This week the release of a cut-price Chinese AI model caused considerable excitement as it cast doubt on the valuations of the firms currently leading the AI race and on whether the vast amount of money being spent to secure market position is necessary.
Read The Full ArticleMARKETS POSITIVE AS TRUMP CONCENTRATES OF TARIFFS
This week it was impossible to avoid Donald Trump’s tariffs. Like a toddler with a new toy,
Read The Full Article2025 BRINGS A GLOOMY START FOR GOVERNMENT BONDS
This week has brought a less positive start to the year than most people were hoping for as government bonds and sterling sold off.
Read The Full ArticleMARKETS DROP AS CENTRAL BANKS FAIL TO DELIVER CHRISTMAS GIFTS
This week the Federal Reserve and Bank of England have firmly refused to get into the spirit of Christmas.
Read The Full ArticleNO QUICK FIXES FOR LOW GROWTH IN EUROPE AND SLOWING GROWTH IN CHINA
This week we’ve had reminders of a number of long-running themes. This time last year we were concerned about economic slowdown and potential recession – particularly in the UK and Europe.
Read The Full ArticleMARKETS REMAIN CALM AS POLITICAL TENSIONS RISE
This week we’ve had to check each morning to make sure that another government hadn’t fallen overnight.
Read The Full ArticleGOLD AND OIL RISE AS UKRAINE STRIKES RUSSIA WITH UK AND US-MADE MISSILES
This week markets have taken on a more cautious mood due to concerns about an escalation of war in Ukraine.
Read The Full ArticleTRUMP’S ELECTION VICTORY STILL DRIVING MARKETS AS UK LOOKS TO FINANCIAL SERVICES FOR GROWTH
This week financial markets continued to be driven by Donald Trump’s re-election as he starts to appoint the top jobs in the incoming administration.
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