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Government credibility collapse drags UK dealmaker confidence to record lows – CIL’s Investment 360 Index
Sentiment about the UK’s short-term economic outlook has collapsed, according to CIL’s latest Investment 360 Index. Among UK dealmakers, 57% are negative…
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Fidelity’s Market Week: Tom Stevenson, Fidelity International, comments on gold – and other market forces this week
Gold surges and global markets roar ahead as investors chase safe havens and growth opportunities. Tom Stevenson, Investment Director at Fidelity International,…
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Private client portfolios rise in Q3 as sentiment towards bonds falls
New analysis from ARC Research shows private client portfolios continued to perform strongly in Q3, but sentiment among CIOs towards bonds has…
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Fidelity Personal Investors balance safety and growth as cash and gold funds dominate in September
Investor behaviour on Fidelity International’s (“Fidelity”) Personal Investing platform in September highlighted a two-pronged approach to markets. While significant flows went into cash, money…
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Burnout epidemic: London beats New York, Singapore and Sydney
New global research by Instant Offices has revealed that London tops the list of the world’s most burnt-out cities, as employees turn to Google in…
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Ten reasons why the FTSE 100 could hit 10,000 by Christmas
Neil Wilson, Investor Strategist at Saxo UK, says the FTSE 100’s steady climb could see it reach 10,000 by Christmas. Valuations, dividends,…
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Moneyfacts: Loyalty costs savers as top rates dip
Falling bond rates and sticky inflation mean savers who stay loyal risk missing out on the most competitive returns. Moneyfactscompare.co.uk reveals the state of…
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Investors pull £1.8bn from funds in August as caution widens
Retail investors pulled nearly £2bn from equity funds in August, IA data shows, while government bond funds saw record redemptions. Hargreaves Lansdown’s…
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Gilt fears overblown amid undue bearishness about UK bonds
Fears over gilts being trapped in a doom loop are overblown amid undue bearishness over the UK fixed income market, according to…
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AJ Bell: UK active fund managers bounce back in historic year for the stock market
AJ Bell highlights a strong year for UK equities in 2025, with certain actively managed funds outperforming the broader market. In the…
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Gold just made a record monthly jump in British Pounds, adding over £300 per Troy ounce across September
Gold just made a record monthly jump in British Pounds, adding over £300 per Troy ounce across September according to analysis from…
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AI boom is built on fundamentals, and not hype
Dom Rizzo, who manages the Global Technology Equity strategy at T. Rowe Price, believes the AI boom is grounded in fundamentals, with…
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Gold hits $3,700 record: How the strength of the dollar impacts gold prices in the UK
Gold hit record highs in September, reaching over $3,700, and with Trump and US policies taking centre stage in the news, many are…
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Gold prices hit fresh all-time high, extending rally as global debt and inflation fears mount
Gold has surged to a record US$3,788/oz, rising 44% this year as investors react to mounting debt, persistent inflation and de-dollarisation. Tom…
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Do you want good companies or good investments? | Josh Passmore, Artemis
Josh Passmore at Artemis highlights a turning point for US “quality growth” stocks. With many of the famed Magnificent Seven struggling to…
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£1 million jackpot win for two Premium Bonds holders from North East Scotland and Greater Manchester
Two Premium Bonds holders from North East Scotland and Greater Manchester have each won a £1 million jackpot in October’s draw. Meanwhile,…
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US shutdown knocks equities off course
Emma Wall, chief investment strategist at Hargreaves Lansdown, highlights a turbulent market session as Asian stocks fell alongside US and European futures…
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A core fixed income allocation for all seasons
The Legal & General Strategic Bond Fund has reached £1bn AUM as of May 2025 – a major milestone and a testament…
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Neuberger: Multi-asset investing comes to the fore
Shannon Saccocia of Neuberger notes that while equities sit at record highs, credit spreads are tight and volatility low, markets face the…
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Quilter’s WealthSelect takes equity profits and tops up fixed income in latest rebalance
Quilter’s WealthSelect Managed Portfolio Service, the largest MPS in the market, has used its latest quarterly rebalance to top up its allocations…
