Economy
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What could an Andy Burnham premiership mean for consumer finances?
If Andy Burnham wins the Makerfield by-election this Thursday, 18 June, and goes on to win a subsequent leadership election, it could…
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Middle East threat to markets to last no more than six months, latest Quilter fund manager survey reveals
Fund groups expect the conflict in the Middle East to disrupt markets for no longer than six months, Quilter’s latest Investor Trends…
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Risk-on attitude rebounds amid Iran deal hopes despite UK economic contraction
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, examines the return of risk appetite in markets as hopes of a deal with…
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Bank of England rate setters expected to hold base rate at 3.75%
Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, and Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at AJ Bell, examine the balancing…
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Volatility reigns amid twists in Iran conflict and SpaceX launch approach
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, examines the volatile mood in markets as the twists and turns of the Iran…
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US inflation jumps to 4.2%: Experts react as Fed interest rate hike fears grow
US inflation accelerated sharply in May, with headline CPI rising to 4.2%, driven largely by higher energy costs and renewed pressure from…
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OpenAI joins the listing race, while caution reigns over Iran progress
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, examines the cautious mood in markets as inflation concerns and questions over AI valuations…
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Sell-off intensifies amid inflation fears and renewed Middle East conflict
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, examines the sharp deterioration in market sentiment as renewed conflict in the Middle East…
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June Fed cut ruled out after jobs shock, December now focal point
The Federal Reserve will likely cut US interest rates in December but leave them on hold this month following today’s hot US…
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Capgemini: Global millionaire population hit record 25.3 million in 2025
The 30th edition of the Capgemini Research Institute’s World Wealth Report 2026, published today, found an 8.7% increase in global high-net-worth individual[1] (HNWI) wealth in 2025, reaching…
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