Market Updates

July 12, 2021

Quarterly Investment Review - Q2 2021

Q2 was a pleasing one for investors. The global stock market rose 7.4% in the 3 months to the end of June with multiple sectors delivering positive gains.

Market Update

Recruitment: More Challenges Ahead

UK employment has picked up significantly with over 240,000 jobs being added as the furlough scheme is due to end this month.

September 20, 2021

Market Update

Time To Slow Down Economic Growth?

There are suggestions from major central banks that they may begin to withdraw their policies intended to support economic growth.

September 13, 2021

Market Update

Financial Growth Forecasts Change

There have been downward revisions to growth forecasts for Q3 & possibly beyond, with many arguing that rising cases of the Delta variant are the cause.

September 6, 2021

Market Update

US Corporate Profits Surge

While recent US-related news has focused on the deteriorating situation in Afghanistan, things seem to be on the up in corporate America.

August 31, 2021

Market Update

A Confluence Of Factors

US Fed talk of tapering by year-end, further clampdowns by China on its big tech and rising delta variant cases placing further strains on supply chains.

August 23, 2021

Market Update

Infrastructure Bill Passed By US Senate

Months of negotiations have proved successful as US Senate pass President Biden's $1trn infrastructure bill.

August 16, 2021

Market Update

A Heavy News-Flow Week Of Economic Data

It has been a heavy news-flow week of economic data for both activity and employment, and neither disappointed.

August 9, 2021

Market Update

China Looking To Reduce Risks From Hidden Debt

China is tightening up on financing restrictions to Local Government Financing Vehicles (LGFVs) to reduce risks from hidden debt.

August 2, 2021

Market Update

OMFIF Publish Global Public Investor Survey

A Global Public Investor Survey was conducted and published last week by the Official Monetary and Financial Institutions Forum.

July 26, 2021

Market Update

US Federal Reserve Running The Show

Investors are becoming increasingly aware of inflation, with prices rising. But the US Federal Reserve has been saying this inflation is transitory.

July 20, 2021

Market Update

Quarterly Investment Review - Q2 2021

Q2 was a pleasing one for investors. The global stock market rose 7.4% in the 3 months to the end of June with multiple sectors delivering positive gains.

July 12, 2021

Market Update

What’s Driving Markets?

Although bonds have been gaining again, bond yields have now fallen back to their lower end. But what have been the major factors driving the markets?

July 5, 2021

Market Update

Agreement Reached For Biden Infrastructure Deal

The US administration reached an infrastructure deal valued at $1.2trn over 8 years, which includes transportation, internet & environmental remediation.

June 28, 2021

Market Update

Steep Rate Hikes On The Horizon

A rapidly recovering economy and increasing house prices are the main reasons behind several banks bringing forward their interest rate hiking timetables.

June 21, 2021

Market Update

US Inflation Running At 5% Year-On-Year

US inflation figures released this week, with the headline rate running at 5% year-on-year. despite the US economy still not being back to full potential.

June 14, 2021

Market Update

International Tax For Big Tech Companies

The G7 Finance Ministers reach deal to make multinational companies pay more tax, with a global minimum rate of 15% corporation tax agreed.

June 7, 2021

Market Update

A Digital Dollar. Good Or Bad?

The US Federal Reserve is exploring the potential development of a regulated, monitored & eco-friendly digital version of the US Dollar for all Americans.

June 1, 2021

Market Update

Crypto Crashes Back To Earth

It has been a torrid week in the world of Cryptocurrencies. Over the past seven days, we have seen prices fall dramatically. So, what was the catalyst?

May 24, 2021

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