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UK economy bounces back with surprise growth in February but global turmoil clouds outlook | Industry reaction to GDP data
The UK economy delivered a welcome surprise in February, posting a 0.5% rise in GDP and hinting at a potential turnaround following…
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PIMCO: Assessing the US economy’s trajectory amid higher tariffs
Tariff policies have the potential to drive stagflation in the U.S. and contraction in other countries, and to complicate the Federal Reserve’s…
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The U.S. economy’s trajectory amid higher tariffs: analysis from PIMCO economist, Tiffany Wilding
Tariff policies have the potential to drive stagflation in the U.S. and contraction in other countries, and to complicate the Federal Reserve’s…
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Trade tension escalated quickly amid weak prices: AXA IM’s Yingrui Wang – China reaction:
China’s latest inflation data point to continued domestic weakness, with both consumer and producer prices remaining in negative territory. Dr Yingrui Wang,…
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PIMCO’s Libby Cantrill on tariff turbulence: What to watch, including possible constraints
While the path may have twists and turns, the destination seems clear: higher U.S. tariffs. Despite the significant market drawdown, the White…
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Liberation day ironies: Artemis’ Paras Anand highlights the strategic void behind Trump’s trade war
In his latest analysis for IFA Magazine, Paras Anand (pictured), CIO of Artemis, reflects on the deep ironies of “Liberation Day”—drawing a…
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Cheaper mortgages may be a silver lining from Trump’s tariffs, says AJ Bell’s Khalaf
Markets now expect three interest rate cuts from the Bank of England this year, after the hefty stockmarket falls we’ve seen since…
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The IA: At the moment, the only certainty seems to be uncertainty
Miranda Seath, Director of Market Insights at the Investment Association, has shared her thoughts on President Trump’s decision on tariffs. “There was…
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Morningstar: How have Liberation Day tariffs impacted sectors across Europe?
With 25% tariffs on the EU, and 10% on the UK, Morningstar’s equity research team have delved into the sector impact across…
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Schroders on Liberation Day: Inflation up, growth down – and a huge dollop of uncertainty
In response to international trade tariffs announced in the last 24 hours, Johanna Kyrklund, Group Chief Investment Officer, Schroders and George Brown, Economist at…
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Only the feeling that we have ‘reached a limit’ could allow equity markets to move on: State Street Global Advisors
Commenting on President Trump’s tariff announcement, Altaf Kassam, Europe Head of Investment Strategy & Research, State Street Global Advisors, said: The uniformly…
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HMRC hikes late payment interest charge to eye-watering 8.5% as new FOI shows average interest penalty surpasses £100
AJ Bell has reported that HMRC is to hike late payment interest to 8.5% from 6 April 2025, with the gap between what…
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BNY: Three considerations ‘come into play’ for Liberation Day
Ahead of Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcements, Vincent Reinhart, Chief Economist at BNY, comments: “The argument for imposing tariffs is complicated – without…
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Liberation Day: Backpedal on tariffs from Trump ‘almost inevitable’
So-called “Liberation Day” has arrived, with President Trump promising to shake the foundations of global trade by imposing sweeping new tariffs on…
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Aston University: Global cost of 2025 tariff war could reach $1.4 trillion
An analysis by Aston University researchers is the first to estimate the economic fallout from six US trade tariff scenarios and their…
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KPMG – confidence dips among financial services chiefs as geopolitical events weigh on revenues
Financial services leaders are less confident about profitability in the second quarter of 2025 compared to the first quarter, as they expect…
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Aegon: Financial boost for low earners, as National Living Wage increases and ‘hidden pensions benefit’
With the National Living Wage set to increase by 6.7% to £12.21 per hour for workers aged 21 and over, plus other…
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State pensioners in line for ‘above-inflation’ triple lock boost says Aegon’s Steven Cameron
The Office for National Statistics has announced that the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) rose by 2.8% in the 12 months to February…
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UK inflation dips to 2.8%—but is it just the calm before the storm? The industry shares analysis and reaction
The ONS has announced that UK inflation (CPI) fell to 2.8% in the year to February, down from 3% last month—slightly better…
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BDO predicts mid-sized firms to contribute £745bn to UK economy by 2028
Mid-sized businesses are predicted to contribute £745 billion to UK gross value added (GVA) and create an additional 1.9 million jobs by…
