Economy
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Iran conflict: what it means for personal finances and end of tax year planning
With the conflict in Iran driving oil prices above $100 a barrel for the first time since 2022, wealth management experts at Rathbones,…
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Impact of the high oil price sticking, rather than just spiking
Oil prices have surged as the Iran conflict threatens supply and, crucially, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. It is the spot price of oil that…
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As the oil price soars above US$100, markets are still digesting risks from the Middle East
Brent Crude has risen more than 50% since the start of the conflict to its highest level in a year, as global…
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Economic impact spreads as analysts wait on how US defines ‘victory’
John Wyn Evans, Head of Market Analysis at Rathbones, examines why markets are now pricing a longer, more disruptive Iran conflict and…
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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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