Economy
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War in Iran: what to expect for the global economy
Raphael Olszyna-Marzys, international economist at J. Safra Sarasin Sustainable Asset Management, examines what the Iran conflict could mean for the global economy…
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Footsie falls amid fresh rally in energy prices and tariff threats
Susannah Streeter, Chief Investment Strategist at Wealth Club, tracks the renewed market turbulence as conflict with Iran keeps energy prices elevated and…
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A key driver of the sell-off in government bonds comes amidst fears of rising oil prices, which will likely have a knock-on effect on inflation
Oliver Faizallah, Head of Fixed Income Research at Charles Stanley, part of Raymond James Wealth Management, highlights the recent sell-off in government…
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Geopolitical instability and interconnected risks raise fears of Black Swan scenarios
Despite seeming predictable in hindsight, Black Swans are unexpected or unforeseen events that are highly disruptive and economically damaging. Examples include the 9/11 attacks…
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Troubled stock markets sceptical of Trump’s Hormuz promise
Emma Wall, Chief Investment Strategist at Hargreaves Lansdown, reviews the market fallout from disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, as oil and…
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Spring Statement reaction: Chancellor’s confidence may be short-lived if higher energy costs derail economic improvement
The Chancellor’s upbeat Spring Statement which was announced to parliament this lunchtime, has clearly been overshadowed by events unfolding in the Middle…
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Spring Statement response: missed opportunities for property reform
The Government’s latest Spring Statement offered no big surprises for the housing market, and for many property experts, that’s actually welcome news.…
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Spring Statement: calm at the despatch box, uncertainty beyond | Industry reaction to Chancellor’s speech
Ahead of today’s Spring Statement, the relative lack of media fanfare has been striking. Widely trailed as a ‘non-event’, advisers and market…
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War in Iran: the three scenarios at play
Raphael Olsyna-Marzys, international economist at J. Safra Sarasin Sustainable Asset Management, outlines three potential scenarios for the Iran conflict and what each…
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Middle East tensions and the impact on portfolios, AJ Bell analysis
James Flintoft, Head of Investment Solutions at AJ Bell, sets out how portfolios are positioned as tensions in the Middle East reshape…
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