Economy
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Trump-Xi summit: Five key points markets are watching
With the US and China now economically intertwined, this week’s talks could have far-reaching implications for geopolitics and global markets. Daniel Casali, Chief Investment Strategist at Evelyn Partners, the UK…
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Bond markets react to Labour losses: what it means for consumers, businesses, interest rates and more
Dan Coatsworth, head of markets at AJ Bell, highlights the pressure on gilt markets following Labour’s local election setbacks, with political uncertainty…
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Shaky start for London stocks, both local and global politics in focus
Derren Nathan, head of equity research at Hargreaves Lansdown, highlights a weaker start for the FTSE 100 as rising gilt yields, political…
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Macro signposts: U.S. inflation measures tell two different stories | PIMCO
Tiffany Wilding, economist at PIMCO, highlights an unusual divergence between key US inflation measures, with the Fed’s preferred gauge showing stronger price…
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Strong earnings and Middle East optimism drive record highs
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, highlights the resilience in global markets as strong earnings and hopes of de-escalation in…
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Six reasons ‘there may be trouble ahead’ for the UK economy – and why it matters for investors
Tomorrow’s local elections may add to political uncertainty, but inflation, taxation, energy costs and weak productivity are also weighing on the outlook Daniel Casali, Chief Investment Strategist at Evelyn…
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Footsie falls as energy prices and borrowing costs rise
Susannah Streeter, chief investment strategist at Wealth Club, highlights a weaker mood for the FTSE 100 as renewed tension in the Middle…
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Earnings boom overshadows Middle East gloom
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown, highlights the resilience in global markets as strong earnings continue to outweigh concerns over…
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And then there were three | Reaction as ECB also holds interest rates amidst inflation concerns
The European Central Bank (ECB) has opted to keep interest rates on hold today, striking a cautious tone as policymakers grapple with…
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Bank of England warns inflation could rise to 6.2% as it holds interest rates steady | Analysis from AJ Bell’s Danni Hewson
The Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 8-1 to hold interest rates at 3.75%, with Bank’s chief economist Huw Pill…

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