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Data-Light Week Still Points To A Subdued Picture

In what has generally been a data-light week, the news still points to a subdued picture. Global equity & bond funds posted net inflows.

January 23, 2023

Market Update

Strong Start To The Year

In this week’s update the markets have had a strong start to the new year as inflation lowers.

January 18, 2023

Market Update

Q4 2022 Review; 2023 Outlook

2022 was definitely a memorable year, however, for all the wrong reasons. No one could foretell all the events that would unfold.

January 17, 2023

Market Update

2023 Market Predictions

Will inflation begin to fall and interest rates top out from here? Will growth get a lift from the reopening of China after covid lockdowns?

December 20, 2022

Market Update

2 Week Hiatus, What Have We Missed?

Following a two week hiatus, we take a look at what's happened in the markets, including bond yields, a decline in energy prices and volatility.

December 12, 2022

Market Update

Time To Revisit Bonds?

This week, it’s all about the bond market & if now is a good time to be revisiting bonds? With a growing argument to say yes, we take a deeper look.

November 21, 2022

Market Update

A Direction Change For US Inflation?

With the US midterm elections around the corner, US inflation was lower than expected and shows signs of a change in direction.

November 14, 2022

Market Update

Wording Is Everything

Another eventful week in markets dominated by the Fed’s decision on rates & the BoE also saw a rate hike endorsed by all nine voting members.

November 7, 2022

Market Update

Finally, Some Stability

In this week’s update the UK finally seems to have some sort of stability, as through the revolving door, Liz Truss exits and Rishi Sunak enters.

October 31, 2022

Market Update

What A Difference A Week Makes

Following the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor, another shock announcement rocked the UK on Thursday, as Liz Truss resigned as PM.

October 24, 2022

Market Update

Q3 2022 - Market Review

Fears of recession have gripped Q3, as markets fear central banks will overcook interest rate hikes while trying to compensation for rising inflation.

October 21, 2022

Market Update

A Safe Pair Of Hands?

Last week proved eventful yet again for the UK, as Finance Minister Kwasi Kwarteng was dismissed & replaced by Jeremy Hunt, after less than 6 weeks.

October 17, 2022

Market Update

Q2 2022 - Market Review

Another quarter to test the mettle of investors. Inflation hasn’t been as transitory as many thought & rising interest rates can leave few places to hide.

July 5, 2022

Market Update

Q1 2022 - Market Review

It’s been another rocky period for investors, with both global stock and bond markets down during the first quarter of 2022.

April 4, 2022

Market Update

Q4 2021 Market Commentary - Would You Have Invested If You’d Known?

Imagine on 1 January 2021 someone found a newspaper which foretold all the events of 2021. How do you think they would have invested?

January 6, 2022

Market Update

Q3 2021 Market Commentary - A Side Step In Time

With not much changing between the start & the end of the period, the third quarter of 2021 is likely to go down as a forgettable one for investors.

October 4, 2021

Market Update

Evergrande Not So Grand

One of China's largest property developers dominates market headlines. Having racked up debts of $300bn, it is now struggling to pay interest on loans.

September 27, 2021

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

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