Economy
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Middle East de-escalation gathers pace
Derren Nathan, head of equity research at Hargreaves Lansdown, highlights a steadier tone in markets as hopes of de-escalation in the Middle…
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Tech drives record highs on Wall Street as easing tensions fuel AI-led surge
Nigel Green, chief executive of deVere Group, highlights renewed strength in technology stocks as easing geopolitical tensions help drive fresh record highs…
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Experts react as UK economy showed surprisingly strong growth in February
February’s stronger than expected GDP figures pointed to a more resilient start to the year for the UK economy than many had…
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Navigating energy shocks – could Japan’s corporates provide a safe haven for investors?
Theo Wyld, portfolio manager of the CC Japan Income & Growth Trust and the Chikara Japan Income & Growth Fund, explores why…
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The UK’s economic crossroads: Franklin Templeton’s Michael Brown asks what comes after Starmer?
In this insightful piece for IFA Magazine, Michael Browne, Global Investment Strategist, Franklin Templeton Institute, considers the current political instabilities and ongoing…
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IMF forecast blows hole in Labour’s economic plan as UK suffers most from Iran conflict | Analysis from Quilter’s Lindsay Jones
Released this afternoon, in the IMF’s latest World Economic Outlook, the IMF’s downgrade of forecasted economic growth in the UK this year…
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What do today’s IMF inflation and growth forecasts mean for borrowers and households? Analysis from Moneyfacts’ Adam French
Moneyfacts Adam French has been sharing his response with us to the news that the latest IMF World Economic outlook has slashed…
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Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism’ as US blockade comes into effect
Raj Abrol, chief executive at Galytix, Kenny MacAulay, chief executive at Acting Office, and Daniela Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com, highlight…
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Cautious start for Footsie amid hopes for fresh Iran talks
Susannah Streeter, chief market strategist at Wealth Club, highlights a firmer mood in markets as hopes of further negotiations over the Middle…
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Shares give back some of last week’s gains on stalling peace talks and US threats to blockade the Strait of Hormuz
Tom Stevenson, investment director at Fidelity International, highlights a cautious mood in markets as investors hold back from making big moves while…

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