Economy
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Gen Z in crisis: 25% say they cannot afford basic living costs on current income
Gen Z may be digitally fluent and financially motivated – but new data shows they are navigating a difficult landscape of judgement,…
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Tariffs leave no wounds, but scars – J. Safra Sarasin Sustainable Asset Management
Written by Raphael Olszyna-Marzys, international economist at J. Safra Sarasin Sustainable Asset Management The US economy began the second quarter with unexpected…
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Economic risks remain “unusually high”, say Schroders
In their quarterly update, Schroders’ economists give their outlook for growth, interest rates and inflation over the coming quarter. David Rees, Head…
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US debt fears cause ripples of worry
The FTSE 100 trades lower as US fiscal fears unsettle investors, and weaker demand for an auction of US debt adds to…
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April borrowing figures compound fears of autumn tax rises
Lindsay James, investment strategist at Quilter comments on the public sector finance data from the ONS, the full comment can be seen…
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Awful April: inflation spikes to 3.5% as industry experts reassess outlook on rates and client sentiment
UK inflation has surged to its highest level since early 2024, with CPI rising to 3.5% in the year to April 2025,…
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EY Future Consumer Index: brand loyalty declines as financial concerns persist
Despite ongoing financial concerns, UK consumers are increasingly prioritising value over brand loyalty, according to the latest EY Future Consumer Index. The 2025…
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US bond traders sound alarm over tax cuts and credit downgrade, while Bitcoin surges
Ed Monk, Associate Director, Fidelity International comments as US bond traders sound the alarm over tax cuts and credit downgrades. Ed’s full…
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CIO outlook | uncertainty remains high so caution is warranted despite market rebounds says J.Safra Sarasin’s Bärtschi
Written By Philipp Bärtschi, chief investment officer at J. Safra Sarasin Sustainable Asset Management Political uncertainty weighs on global growth In the…
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UK economy defies expectations with Q1 GDP growth – but headwinds loom and industry experts urge caution
Chancellor boosted by 0.7% GDP rise, but advisers urged to prepare for tougher quarters ahead Financial advisers welcomed a rare dose of…
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