Economy
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Rising interest rates have shrunk the wealth gaps between typical young and older households by £86,000
Wealth gaps between young and older households widened in the decade running up to the pandemic, but rising interest rates have put…
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Will Trump’s tariffs fuel inflation? Analysis from Mirabaud Group’s John Plassard
In the following analysis, John Plassard, senior investment specialist at Mirabaud Group, has been delving into history to see what lessons we…
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Guest insight | Dynamic Planner’s Abhi Chatterjee explains why he believes sound research and analysis will be powerful drivers of risk-adjusted investment outcomes in 2025
Advisers and wealth managers are all too familiar with factoring in uncertainty when planning investment and asset allocation strategies. Looking ahead to…
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PIMCO Fed 2025 Outlook: Hikes Still Unlikely
Many investors are asking whether the Federal Reserve will cut again in December or leave the fed funds target rate at the…
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Retailers battered by Budget uncertainty and mild weather whilst energy prices jump by £21 a year
Danni Hewson, AJ Bell head of financial analysis, comments on the latest retail sales figures and the news that Ofgem’s energy price cap will rise by…
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Borrowing comes in higher than expected in October
Following the latest public sector finances that showed borrowing of £17.4 billion in October, Danni Hewson, AJ Bell head of financial analysis, has commented. …
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Inflation ticks back up and it will be no surprise says AJ Bell’s Danni Hewson
Following the latest UK inflation figures that showed CPI to be up 2.3% in October from 1.7% in September, Danni Hewson, AJ Bell…
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Inflation jumps to 2.3% denting hopes of further interest rate cuts. The industry reacts.
This morning, the ONS has released the latest UK inflation data, for the month of October showing a hike from 1.7% last…
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Industry reaction to latest UK GDP data: Mixed sentiment amid economic uncertainty
Following the latest UK GDP data that showed a growth of just 0.1% in the three months to September – less than…
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Industry reaction to Chancellor’s Mansion House speech
Following the Chancellor’s Mansion House speech last night, industry experts have saved their thoughts on what they think this will mean for…

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