Economy
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Who are Labour’s runners and riders, and how might they impact household finances?
Sarah Coles, head of personal finance at AJ Bell, looks at what a potential Labour leadership change could mean for household finances,…
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Experts react as UK labour market weakens and Middle East war impact begins to emerge
The UK jobs market weakened further in the latest ONS figures, as employee numbers declined and unemployment rose to 5.0%, with early…
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“Surge in energy and fuel prices threatens to amplify labour market headwinds” – Charles Stanley
Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley, part of Raymond James Wealth Management, comments following the announcement of UK labour market results.…
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Surging bond yields threaten stock rally as investors reprice inflation and war risk
Surging global bond yields are threatening the stock market rally as investors rapidly reprice inflation risks, geopolitical instability and mounting sovereign debt…
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UK’s political drama collides with energy price worries
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, points to a weaker start to the week for markets as rising energy prices,…
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Five key tax and savings policies a new prime minister could revisit
Rachel Vahey, head of public policy at AJ Bell, looks at how a change in Labour leadership could reopen debate around a…
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Iran war: oil prices and inflation higher for longer
Raphael Olszyna-Marzys, international economist at J. Safra Sarasin Sustainable Asset Management, assesses the prolonged strain on the global economy from the deadlock…
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Britons face summer squeeze as Labour turmoil sends pound sliding
The pound, already suffering its worst week since November 2024, is likely to stay weak through the summer, driving up holiday costs,…
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UK local elections: Labour’s reset problem
Michael Browne, global investment strategist at Franklin Templeton Institute, highlights the political and economic pressure facing the government after Labour’s heavy local…
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Rallies built on hope – how markets are pricing optimism while risks persist
Patrick Farrell, chief investment officer at Charles Stanley, part of Raymond James Wealth Management, highlights the risk that markets are becoming too…
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