Economy
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Vanguard previews this week’s BoE decision: MPC ‘itching to cut’ but Vanguard sticking to August for the first interest rate move
According to Shaan Raithatha, Senior Economist at Vanguard, the bottom line is that “The MPC will keep Bank Rate on hold at…
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Labour to prioritise ‘wealth creation’ as manifesto under scrutiny: reactions from across the industry
The Labour manifesto has been published today, with advisers, wealth managers and those working right across the financial services spectrum will be…
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No surprise as Fed keeps interest rates on hold: reaction from investment managers and economists
Earlier today, the US CPI inflation data came in lower than expected, with all eyes fixed on the FOMC to see whether…
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What have the Tories ever done for our personal finances? AJ Bell’s Khalaf reflects on the last 14 years
Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis at AJ Bell, has been looking back at some of the biggest personal finance changes enacted…
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Reducing energy costs sits top of the nation’s financial manifesto according to SJP research
As the various political party manifestos are launched this week, new research by St. James’s Place (SJP) highlights the biggest financial issues…
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UK economy stalls as GDP data flatlines in April’s wet weather: reaction from across the industry
The latest UK GDP statistics released by the ONS this morning shows no growth in UK GDP in April. This was in…
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Conservative Party manifesto reveals further 2% cut in NICs: industry experts consider the details
Amongst a number of different policy statements head of the election next month, Rishi Sunak has announced Conservative party plans to cut…
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New UK labour data makes Bank of England interest rate cut less likely in the short term: reaction
This morning’s announcement of the latest labour market data from the ONS, has got plenty for the MPC to consider ahead of…
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ECB cuts interest rates by 0.25% – reaction from across the industry
So now we know. The ECB has just announced that it has cut its deposit rate by 0.25% from 4% to 3.75%…
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Opinion: all eyes on the ECB this afternoon as Canada cuts interest rates overnight
Following the overnight news that Canada has become the first G7 member to cut interest rates, all eyes are now focused on…
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