Economy
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Experts share their analysis on what the latest UK GDP data means for clients and markets
The UK economy may have nudged forward in August as revealed by the latest GDP figures from the ONS, but the pace…
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High costs push SMEs into survival mode as Government measures fall short
UK SMEs say specific Government initiatives designed to help them survive and grow don’t go far enough, according to new research from…
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deVere CEO: Powell “playing catch up again” as Fed signals fresh cut
Federal Reserve Chair Jay Powell’s warning in Philadelphia is the clearest sign yet that another rate cut is coming and the US…
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St. James’s Place investment team market review and outlook
St. James’s Place’s investment team shares its view on global markets, examining geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, and central bank policies, while highlighting…
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Signs of stabilising labour market, but more young people struggling to find work
UK unemployment rose to 4.8% in the three months to August, with signs of stabilising payrolled employment but growing pressure on younger…
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Tariff whiplash shows markets trading on politics not fundamentals
The tariffs-driven sell-off and subsequent rebound in futures show that investors are trading on politics, not fundamentals — a mistake that will…
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Market Report: HSBC and Lloyds drag on the FTSE100
Hargreaves Lansdown’s Steve Clayton reports improving market sentiment on ceasefire progress, though HSBC and Lloyds weigh on the FTSE. Steve Clayton, head…
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Enhanced unemployment insurance to reward jobseekers while reducing support for long-term claimants of contributory disability benefits says IFS
The government plans to introduce a new ‘unemployment insurance’ (UI) benefit to replace the two current contributory out-of-work benefits: new style employment…
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Aviva Investors: Global policy aftershocks create challenges and opportunities
Aviva Investors, the global asset management business of Aviva PLC (‘Aviva’), believes that the majority of the major policy shocks have now happened,…
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Cashing in on (European) liberation day trades
After a volatile start to the year, European markets have shifted from opportunity to caution. Maya Bhandari, CIO – multi-asset EMEA at…
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