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infoandtech2024-08-21T17:44:46+01:00August 21st, 2024|0 Comments
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Weekly Market Update 12 Aug
infoandtech2024-08-16T17:20:57+01:00August 16th, 2024|0 Comments
Global markets were rocked by extreme volatility last week, posting record declines in some markets. Stocks generally recovered by the end of the week but the outlook for markets still remains volatile >
Weekly Market Update 5 Aug
infoandtech2024-08-09T16:16:14+01:00August 9th, 2024|0 Comments
Global markets declined across the board last week as investors were left roiled by weak economic data coming out of the US, sparking concerns about economic growth >
Weekly Market Update 29 July
infoandtech2024-07-31T16:13:21+01:00July 31st, 2024|0 Comments
Global market returns were mixed over the week as inflation data continued to dominate market sentiment >
Weekly Market Update 22 July
infoandtech2024-07-31T16:14:12+01:00July 26th, 2024|0 Comments
Global market returns were generally negative last week as US-China trade tensions appeared to weigh heavily on investor sentiment >
Weekly Market Update 15 July
infoandtech2024-07-18T16:05:48+01:00July 18th, 2024|0 Comments
Major stock markets enjoyed a strong week as economic data releases sent encouraging signs to investors that interest rate cuts are coming >
Weekly Market Update 15 April
Markets faced pressure last week as the main focus of the week was over inflation data released in the US and China which disappointed investors >
Overpaying your mortgage: should you do it?
Considering overpaying your mortgage? It could mean being mortgage-free sooner and saving interest in the long run. Let’s discuss your options together >
Weekly Market Update 18 March
Market returns were mixed over the last week as prices of goods and services stopped falling in China for the first time in half a year >
Weekly Market Update 11 March
The big stories of the week included the European Central Bank’s latest meeting where positive noises were made over a reduction in interest rates and the Spring Budget announcement in the UK >
Weekly Market Update 4 March
Another decent week for equity markets with most major stock indices finishing higher >
The 2024 Spring Budget: Winners and Losers
Read our comprehensive report to learn who is set to benefit from the UK Spring Budget 2024 announcement and who is likely to lose out >
End of the Tax Year Checklist
With the end of the tax year looming, it’s a good time to start thinking about how to make the most of your tax reliefs and allowances >
Weekly Market Update 26 Feb
Another strong week for markets with big stories coming out of US chipmaker NVIDIA, which boosted markets globally >
Weekly Market Update 19 Feb
US Stocks were the outlier last week as the only major stock market falling in value. Discouraging inflation data in the US challenged stock markets however signs of cooling inflation in Europe and UK buoyed stock prices >
Weekly Market Update 12 Feb
Market returns were generally strong over the week as stocks in the US and Japan reached new highs >
Weekly Market Update 5 Feb
Market returns were mixed over the last week as labour market data in the US surprised on the upside whilst Europe narrowly avoided a recession >
Weekly Market Update 29 Jan
Market returns were generally positive over the last week with the main headline being the announcement from the People’s Bank of China to introduce additional stimulus measures to kickstart the economy >
Weekly Market Update 22 Jan
Market returns were mixed over last week as investors readjusted expectations for interest rate cuts as new economic data was released >
2024 Investment Outlook
Dominated by markets’ reaction to slowing economic growth and inflation, 2023 was a year with plenty of challenges and conundrums >
Weekly Market Update 15 Jan
The global stock market picture remained fragmented as investors assessed news impacting the magnitude and timing of central bank interest rate cuts >
Weekly Market Update 8 Jan
Stocks gave up multi-week gains as investors digested news which could delay central bank interest rate cuts >
Weekly Market Update 18 Dec
A strong week for global stock markets with most major markets rising, apart from China >
Weekly Market Update 11 Dec
A mixed week for markets, with three of the five major indexes seeing positive returns >
Weekly Market Update 4 Dec
Economic growth continued to deteriorate and investors remain focused on the next moves from central banks in light of falling inflation and declining economic activity >
Weekly Market Update 27 Nov
Economic growth continued to deteriorate and investors remain focused on the next moves from central banks in light of falling inflation and declining economic activity >
Weekly Market Update 20 Nov
Markets ended the week generally higher amid cooling inflation signals. Tuesday’s better-than-expected monthly inflation report sparked a stock market rally in an otherwise quiet week of trading >
Everything you need to know about the 2023 Autumn Statement
On 22 Nov 2023, chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement against a backdrop of a cost of living crisis and a looming general election >
Marc Harrison – Chartered Financial Planner & Fellow PFS
Marc Harrison has achieved the Fellowship of Personal Financial Society as well as Chartered Financial Planner status in wealth management >
What’s the difference between a product transfer and a remortgage?
Is it best to change to a new mortgage product with your current lender via a product transfer or look to remortgage with another provider? >
Is now a good time to remortgage?
Whilst the Bank of England base rate remains the same, interest rates are still the highest they have been in 15 years. So is now a good time to remortgage? >