Economy
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New wave of US tariff hikes seen as Trump’s bid to ‘force’ more trade concessions
Tariffs are back in the news again, with President Trump unveiling a slew of new tariffs. While the baseline rates for many trading…
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Trump’s tariffs cement new multipolar global economy
Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are not just reshaping global trade—they are accelerating the rise of a multipolar global economy. The shift…
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Total cost of pension tax and NI relief passes £50bn…but Reeves faces public sector firestorm if she targets another retirement raid
The total net cost of pension tax and National Insurance Contributions relief hit £52.5 billion in 2023/24, up marginally from £50.1 billion…
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Rates set for a cut next week – with another expected before Christmas
The market expects UK interest rates to be cut from 4.25% to 4% next week, whilst also expecting one more cut by…
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US growth surges but interest rate cuts still off the table despite political pressure, say strategists
Stronger-than-expected US GDP data released earlier today and the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hold announced this evening, are fuelling a fresh…
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BoE rate decision: Flagstone urges savers to act now
With the Bank of England’s base rate decision taking place next Thursday (7th August), Claire Jones, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Flagstone, the…
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Stalemate or stability? US-China trade truce persists
The US-China trade truce has been extended, as HSBC shares fell after a results miss. Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, at…
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Market Mondays: tariff deals, tech earnings and Fed signals – Capital.com
Written by Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com With a wave of international trade agreements taking shape and key economic…
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Clarity over relief: the new era of global trade unveiled by US-EU deal
Global equity markets are surging on Monday — not because tariffs disappeared, but because they finally crystallised. After months of brinkmanship, investors…
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Neutral positioning seems prudent amid rebounding sentiment
Written by Philipp Bärtschi, chief investment officer at J. Safra Sarasin Sustainable Asset Management US economy still strong — but for how…
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