Economy
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Stalemate or stability? US-China trade truce persists
The US-China trade truce has been extended, as HSBC shares fell after a results miss. Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, at…
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Market Mondays: tariff deals, tech earnings and Fed signals – Capital.com
Written by Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com With a wave of international trade agreements taking shape and key economic…
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Clarity over relief: the new era of global trade unveiled by US-EU deal
Global equity markets are surging on Monday — not because tariffs disappeared, but because they finally crystallised. After months of brinkmanship, investors…
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Neutral positioning seems prudent amid rebounding sentiment
Written by Philipp Bärtschi, chief investment officer at J. Safra Sarasin Sustainable Asset Management US economy still strong — but for how…
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PIMCO: why fed policy may stay the course – even under Trump’s influence
Despite political pressure and looming leadership changes, PIMCO economist Tiffany Wilding (with contributions from Libby Cantrill, PIMCO’s head of public policy) argues that…
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How the Leeds Reforms could backfire without safeguards
As the UK government pushes ahead with the Leeds reforms, aimed at opening up private markets to retail investors, Nick Perrett —…
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Hargreaves Lansdown: UK labour market weakens, US momentum pushes on
With UK markets rising as labour data gives the BOE more reason to cut rates, Hargreaves Lansdown have shared their market report.…
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Inflation rises again in June, clouding the outlook for advisers, for interest rates and client portfolios: reaction
The ONS has reported today that UK CPI inflation came in hotter than expected at 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% last…
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Why Reeves’ mortgage reform misses the real barrier
Rachel Reeves is set to lower the minimum salary needed for a mortgage for both individuals and couples in her keynote speech…
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Fidelity International reacts to Leeds Reforms and Mansion House speech
James Carter, Head of Platform Policy at Fidelity International, has responded to the UK Government’s plans to unlock retail investment. He highlights…

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