Economy
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Global HNW population & wealth back to record levels despite global instability finds Capgemini
The Capgemini Research Institute’s World Wealth Report 2024, published today, reveals the number of high-net-worth individuals[1] (HNWIs)and their wealth reached unprecedented levels…
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ECB rate announcement: Vanguard economists share analysis and expectations
Ahead of the ECB’s interest rate decision this Thursday, two Vanguard economists have shared their thoughts and expectations with us as follows:…
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abrdn- What to expect from the US election: four scenarios
· Trump is the marginal favourite to win the US presidential election. We put the probabilities at 55% Trump and 45% Biden. · What…
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Tory tax plans leave millions of working age people at the mercy of fiscal drag
Tom Selby, director of public policy at AJ Bell, comments: “Working families might understandably feel more than a little aggrieved that, having…
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Advised cash savings best buys: May 2024
With talk that interest rates may soon be cut by the Bank of England, financial advisers can still secure their clients a…
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Energy price cap drops again as energy costs become key election battleground
Laura Suter, director of personal finance at AJ Bell, comments on the latest energy price cap: “The energy price cap has dropped to £1,568,…
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No silver lining for retailers as April showers dampen high street spend
Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, comments on the latest UK retail sales figures: “There was nothing charming about the rainfall…
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What might a change in government after the general election mean for the wealth management industry?
Dominic House, lead consultant at Simplify Consulting, has been reflecting on what we can expect as pre-election campaigning gets underway, as well…
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Sunak calls for Summer General Election – What are the personal finance priorities for the upcoming election campaigns?
Following the calling of a summer general election, to be held on 4 July, by Rishi Sunak, AJ Bell highlights six personal…
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Inflation down but still shy of Bank’s target and public sector borrowing overshoots OBR forecasts as National Insurance cuts wash through
Danni Hewson, head of financial analysis at AJ Bell, comments on the latest inflation and public sector finance figures: “Just like that expectation of a June rate…
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