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Weak start for the FTSE as caution remains amid tariff threat to global economy
The FTSE 100 began the day on a cautious note, opening slightly higher but failing to erase the previous session’s losses. Sentiment…
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Rightmove provides insight into the impact of the Bank of England’s rate cut
Following the Bank of England’s decision to cut rates today, Matt Smith, Rightmove‘s mortgage expert comments. “As expected we now have the…
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The Bank of England’s interest rate cut is welcome news for the property market
Kevin Shaw, National Sales Managing Director at Leaders Romans Group (LRG), shares his thoughts on the recent Bank of England interest rate…
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BoE cuts rates to 4% as MPC split shows tensions bubbling – industry experts comment on the impacts for financial advisers
The Bank of England has trimmed the base rate by another 0.25%, bringing it down to 4% following today’s Monetary Policy Committee…
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BoE base rate cut to 4% signals shifting landscape for borrowers and savings – mortgage and property experts react
As the Bank of England lowers the base rate to 4%, financial professionals are watching closely for what this could mean for…
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Bank of England to override its inflation mandate and cut rates
As the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) prepares to meet this Thursday, financial markets and policymakers alike are bracing for…
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New wave of US tariff hikes seen as Trump’s bid to ‘force’ more trade concessions
Tariffs are back in the news again, with President Trump unveiling a slew of new tariffs. While the baseline rates for many trading…
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Trump’s tariffs cement new multipolar global economy
Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs are not just reshaping global trade—they are accelerating the rise of a multipolar global economy. The shift…
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Total cost of pension tax and NI relief passes £50bn…but Reeves faces public sector firestorm if she targets another retirement raid
The total net cost of pension tax and National Insurance Contributions relief hit £52.5 billion in 2023/24, up marginally from £50.1 billion…
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Rates set for a cut next week – with another expected before Christmas
The market expects UK interest rates to be cut from 4.25% to 4% next week, whilst also expecting one more cut by…
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US growth surges but interest rate cuts still off the table despite political pressure, say strategists
Stronger-than-expected US GDP data released earlier today and the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hold announced this evening, are fuelling a fresh…
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BoE rate decision: Flagstone urges savers to act now
With the Bank of England’s base rate decision taking place next Thursday (7th August), Claire Jones, Head of Strategic Partnerships at Flagstone, the…
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Stalemate or stability? US-China trade truce persists
The US-China trade truce has been extended, as HSBC shares fell after a results miss. Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, at…
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Market Mondays: tariff deals, tech earnings and Fed signals – Capital.com
Written by Daniela Sabin Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com With a wave of international trade agreements taking shape and key economic…
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Clarity over relief: the new era of global trade unveiled by US-EU deal
Global equity markets are surging on Monday — not because tariffs disappeared, but because they finally crystallised. After months of brinkmanship, investors…
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Neutral positioning seems prudent amid rebounding sentiment
Written by Philipp Bärtschi, chief investment officer at J. Safra Sarasin Sustainable Asset Management US economy still strong — but for how…
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PIMCO: why fed policy may stay the course – even under Trump’s influence
Despite political pressure and looming leadership changes, PIMCO economist Tiffany Wilding (with contributions from Libby Cantrill, PIMCO’s head of public policy) argues that…
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How the Leeds Reforms could backfire without safeguards
As the UK government pushes ahead with the Leeds reforms, aimed at opening up private markets to retail investors, Nick Perrett —…
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Hargreaves Lansdown: UK labour market weakens, US momentum pushes on
With UK markets rising as labour data gives the BOE more reason to cut rates, Hargreaves Lansdown have shared their market report.…
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Inflation rises again in June, clouding the outlook for advisers, for interest rates and client portfolios: reaction
The ONS has reported today that UK CPI inflation came in hotter than expected at 3.6% in June, up from 3.4% last…
