Economy
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FTSE 100 set to take a breather while geopolitics turn icy
Wealth Club’s Chief Investment Strategist Susannah Streeter assesses how the FTSE 100 is pausing after its record run as easing Iran tensions…
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Experts react to the UK economy showing glimmers of hope, but questions remain about long-term prospects
The latest UK GDP figures have delivered a rare dose of optimism, with November’s 0.3% growth beating expectations and hinting that the…
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The key macro events to watch in 2026 – and how they could shape financial markets and investor portfolios
A year of political flashpoints, central bank change and geopolitical risk lies ahead for markets in 2026. Daniel Casali, Chief Investment Strategy…
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US CPI: Steady inflation unlikely to shift January hold expectations, experts react
Today’s US CPI data offered tentative relief for markets, with core inflation undershooting expectations and reviving hopes of policy easing in 2026.…
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St. James’s Place – Market outlook: Resilience, diversification and opportunity after a volatile year
After a turbulent year shaped by tariff uncertainty, AI exuberance and shifting monetary policy, St. James’s Place leaders Justin Onuekwusi and Hetal…
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Experts react to mixed US jobs data after government shutdown keeps rate cuts in play
US payrolls undershot expectations in December and prior months were sharply revised lower, but a surprise fall in the unemployment rate and…
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Rally at the top, opportunity down the ladder: What the FTSE milestone means for British scaleups
With the FTSE 100 pushing 10,100 this week, Sam North, co-founder and CEO of SCALE, sets out why this rally could supercharge UK scaleups…
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Market report: Investors eye tariff ruling and US jobs report on Friday
Global markets are on edge ahead of today’s US jobs report and a Supreme Court ruling on Trump’s tariffs, with US futures…
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Nvidia: China takes another twist, but does it matter?
Reports that China has told some institutions to delay orders of Nvidia’s H200 chip highlight the growing geopolitical tension in AI markets,…
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Stocks take breather after rally, focused on US jobs
After yesterday’s record highs, stocks eased early today as investors monitored geopolitics and turned to jobs data. ADP employment was light at…
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