Economy
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Carmignac’s Thozet on a bumper week for central banks
With all the major G10 central banks holding policy meetings this week, central bank watchers are set for an unusually intense stretch.…
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UK growth industry reaction: Lack of momentum even before adverse Middle East impact
The latest UK GDP figures underline how little momentum the economy had even before the Middle East shock, with output flat in…
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Bank of England faces tough decision as spectre of stagflation looms
Danni Hewson, Head of Financial Analysis at AJ Bell, warns that the Bank of England’s next rates decision on 19 March has…
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What does the war in the Middle East mean for energy prices, and how could the government respond?
The Middle East conflict has pushed up wholesale gas prices by 67% and oil prices by 35% between 28th February and 12th March.…
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Middle East dominates the narrative as investors search for a floor
Derren Nathan, Head of Equity Research at Hargreaves Lansdown, runs through a risk-off open for the FTSE 100 as oil jumps back…
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US inflation rises 2.4% in year to February, but oil price impact will see a hotter March print
Lindsay James, Investment Strategist at Quilter, breaks down February’s US inflation print and what it means for rates, tariffs and the outlook…
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Erratic energy prices keep investors on edge
Susannah Streeter, Chief Investment Strategist at Wealth Club, highlights how volatile oil prices are keeping markets on edge as the Iran war…
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AJ Bell: What could the Iran conflict mean for personal finances?
As events in the Middle East continue to create uncertainty about the direction for the global economy, AJ Bell’s experts – director of…
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The value of not over-reacting to geopolitical turmoil
Duncan Lamont, Head of Strategic Research at Schroders, explains why selling equities during periods of geopolitical stress can be an expensive mistake.…
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Recovery rally as oil prices retreat from scorching levels
Susannah Streeter, Chief Investment Strategist at Wealth Club, assesses the easing of market stress as oil retreats from extreme highs after President…
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