Economic & Market Outlook – October 2021 In the last few months, we have seen global growth slow down largely due to the potential of inflation across the developed economies, the increasing US debt and the tightening of Chinese internal regulations. This has been compounded by recent economic data which shows that we are
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SPRING BUDGET – March 2021 Following the Spring Budget 2021, please see below a summary of the main financial points: Income tax The Personal Allowance for 2021/22 is increasing to £12,570 and the basic rate band to £37,700 meaning a higher rate threshold of £50,270. These figures will then be frozen until April
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Economic & Market Outlook – January 2021 Happy New Year !!! Coronavirus 2021 has started with another National Lockdown and the accelerated roll out of the Covid-19 Vaccine. We currently have the fastest roll out of this vaccine with the US close behind, although Europe are still yet to approve Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine and
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The US and their impact on Global Markets When it comes to financial markets, perfect vision is impossible. This time last year, markets had endured their worst December since 1970 and investors were bracing themselves for recession. By March, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) had altered its plans for higher interest rates to counter slowing
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Trade Wars Throughout 2019 the rhetoric between the US and China has become more hard line. On the face of it an impasse in trade talks leads to increased tariffs and slower economic growth as the Chinese have decided to take a firmer line in negotiations, reducing the chances of a deal. At some
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Boris Johnson, now leader of the Conservative Party enters Downing Street as the leader of a divided country facing a constitutional crisis. He has to date played hard-ball with the EU, with a ‘do or die’ attitude in respect of the 31 October deadline. As that date approaches, given that he now has the job
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Current Situation December was another volatile month for markets across the world which continue to be affected by the current global economic environment. As the Brexit talks move through their final stages, the UK market was especially volatile, with the perceived balance of possible outcomes ever changing and causing wider than normal fluctuation in performance.
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It has no doubt not escaped your attention that the political agenda both in the UK and in the US has at times been febrile of late. Much like the weather here in the UK, the political climate has also been stormy and inclement. This has reflected in market volatility across all developed and
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The Dangers of Brexit Given the unprecedented nature of Brexit, many investors are becoming cautious in their approach, which possibly means they may be inclined to invest elsewhere, which is no doubt influenced by the noise of daily politics. Yet, the truth is that the Brexit uncertainty is well recognised, so while people are
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Today the base rate rose to its highest level since the financial crisis 10 years ago, with the Bank of England increasing it to 0.75%. All 9 members of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC), chaired by Mark Carney, voted to raise the rate. This was widely expected by both the market and commentators, given that
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