Economy
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Brooks Macdonald: fall in year-on-year readings of both core and headline CPI enough for markets to breathe a sigh of relief
Edward Park, Chief Investment Officer at Brooks Macdonald, has commented on today’s US consumer price inflation data. He said: “Bond markets have…
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UK jobs data – “There is a decidedly mixed picture right now” – reaction from recruiters
In response to the UK labour market data published this morning, recruiters have shared their views. Ken Brotherston, CEO at Godalming-based TALiNT Partners: “There is…
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Is Britain heading for a long comedown from the cost of living crisis
Britain could be heading for a prolonged “Cost of Living Comedown” after many workers turned to credit to keep their heads above…
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90k early retirees re-join workforce in past six months
Today’s labour market data shows that the number of people aged 16-64 who now say they are retired has fallen to 1,110…
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SVB: a consequence of exiting false equilibrium. Analysis from Ninety One’s Iain Cunningham
Portfolio Manager Iain Cunningham discusses how the failure of SVB Financial is a consequence of something much bigger – and how we…
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SVB is not a Lehman moment, and probably won’t become one
Written by George Lagarias, Chief Economist at Mazars The US experienced the second biggest bank failure in its history on Friday when…
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Spring Budget 2023: Hunt’s move on allowances suggests pension tax relief has escaped again
There are likely to be few tax giveaways in the Spring Budget, even with an expected windfall of £30-40billion after recent expected…
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Government and Bank of England facilitate sale of Silicon Valley Bank UK
HM Treasury has announced today that Silicon Valley Bank (UK) Ltd has been sold to HSBC in a deal to protect depositors…
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Pension budget rumours signal Hunt has one eye on the next election – Quilter
Following the Budget rumours about changes to pension taxation, Jon Greer, head of retirement policy at Quilter has commented. He said: “It would…
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Premier League football and return to school boost UK economy – AJ Bell
Danni Hewson, AJ Bell head of financial analysis comments on the latest UK GDP figures. She said: “Which Chancellor wouldn’t want Premier League players…
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