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Sighs of relief as inflation dips to 2.5%. Reaction from across the industry
The ONS has reported this morning that UK CPI inflation for the year to December 2024 came in at 2.5% – slightly…
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New MSCI research surveys how wealth managers are confronting global change
MSCI’s latest Emerging Trends in Wealth Management report reveals four megatrends – transformative technologies, environment and resources, health and healthcare, and society and lifestyle – will be…
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Rate uncertainty puts pressure on savers
Savers are urged to take advantage of competitive returns on longer-term fixed bonds to avoid disappointment. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the state of play in the…
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AJ Bell: Four US funds to look out for ahead of Trump’s return to the White House
With Donald Trump’s second inauguration as US president taking place on 20 January, investors should remain focused on their investment strategy when…
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Macroscope: 2025 Macro Outlook- Foundations of a global recovery
Philip Saunders, Director, and Sahil Mahtani, Head of Macro Research for the Ninety One Investment Institute, explore where the smart capital will…
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Over eight in ten remain concerned about further tax hikes in 2025
A survey of AJ Bell customers has found that 83% are concerned about potential tax increases under the Labour government in 2025,…
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Bank holds rates in the face of an inflation revival
Written by Laith Khalaf, head of investment analysis, AJ Bell Wherever you look, the green shoots of an inflation revival seem to…
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UK interest rates on pause as BoE assesses Budget fallout
Written by Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley The stubbornness of services inflation driven by strong wage rises and heightened…
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Bank of England holds rates at 4.75% as expected | the industry reacts
The Bank of England has announced its widely predicted decision to hold the base interest rate at 4.75%, following its Monetary Policy…
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Hopes of an interest rate cut fade as UK inflation rises for 2nd month in a row: Reaction and analysis from across the industry
The ONS has announced today that for the month of November, UK inflation has risen to 2.6%. The rise, which was up…
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The UK economy stuck in reverse – analysis from AJ Bell
With the news that the UK GDP in October shrank 0.1% after a similar contraction in September, and consumer confidence dented spending…
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Invesco: The four Trump policies most likely to impact economic growth
by Kristina Hooper, Chief Global Market Strategist, and Andy Blocker, Global Head of Public Policy and Strategic Partnerships As the US heads…
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Square Mile Academy of Funds: ratings round-up for november 2024
Analysts at Square Mile Investment Consulting and Research (Square Mile) conducted 81 interviews with investment professionals from 48 asset management groups during…
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Rising interest rates have shrunk the wealth gaps between typical young and older households by £86,000
Wealth gaps between young and older households widened in the decade running up to the pandemic, but rising interest rates have put…
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Will Trump’s tariffs fuel inflation? Analysis from Mirabaud Group’s John Plassard
In the following analysis, John Plassard, senior investment specialist at Mirabaud Group, has been delving into history to see what lessons we…
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Guest insight | Dynamic Planner’s Abhi Chatterjee explains why he believes sound research and analysis will be powerful drivers of risk-adjusted investment outcomes in 2025
Advisers and wealth managers are all too familiar with factoring in uncertainty when planning investment and asset allocation strategies. Looking ahead to…
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PIMCO Fed 2025 Outlook: Hikes Still Unlikely
Many investors are asking whether the Federal Reserve will cut again in December or leave the fed funds target rate at the…
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Retailers battered by Budget uncertainty and mild weather whilst energy prices jump by £21 a year
Danni Hewson, AJ Bell head of financial analysis, comments on the latest retail sales figures and the news that Ofgem’s energy price cap will rise by…
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Borrowing comes in higher than expected in October
Following the latest public sector finances that showed borrowing of £17.4 billion in October, Danni Hewson, AJ Bell head of financial analysis, has commented. …
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Inflation ticks back up and it will be no surprise says AJ Bell’s Danni Hewson
Following the latest UK inflation figures that showed CPI to be up 2.3% in October from 1.7% in September, Danni Hewson, AJ Bell…