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November 1, 2024

Market Update – October 2024 3>

The UK economy and markets (e.g. gilt investors) are starting to digest the Autumn Statement, where a host of tax rises have been announced. CPI inflation is down for September, bringing more optimism for a…
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October 1, 2024

Market Update – September 2024 3>

There is a famous adage: “Time in the market is better than timing the markets.” Yet, what does this mean? Is it true, and if so, why do investors still attempt the latter approach? Below,…
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September 1, 2024

Market Update – August 2024 3>

August has been volatile in global equity markets, especially at the beginning of the month in Japan. Later, performance improved as new data emerged - along with growing expectations of further interest rate cuts. Investors…
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August 1, 2024

Market Update – July 2024 3>

July has witnessed some volatility in developed financial markets, following many months of record highs in 2024. However, markets remain largely positive and unaffected by a stream of significant political events in the Western world.…
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InvestmentsMarket Update
July 2, 2024

Market Update – June 2024 3>

The UK economy and political landscape experienced some important developments in June. The country elected a Labour government on 4 July, with markets largely calm and welcoming of the change of the guard. Recent inflation…
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InvestmentsMarket Update
June 2, 2024

Market Update – May 2024 3>

May has been a significant month in UK politics and the economy. The next general election was announced, new inflation and GDP figures arrived (showing some encouraging signs), and stock markets set new records in…
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InvestmentsMarket Update
May 4, 2024

Market Update – April 2024 3>

Markets have started to see some volatility in April, following (mostly) positive performance over the prior few months. Inflation data continues to improve, although progress appears to have slowed somewhat. Commodity prices continue to keep…
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InvestmentsMarket Update
April 1, 2024

Market Update – March 2024 3>

As we approach the end of quarter one, and indeed the tax year, global markets have continued to perform well following positive data on inflation. The UK Budget announced better-than-expected projections, despite economic shrinkage in…
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InvestmentsMarket Update
March 5, 2024

Market Update – February 2024 3>

Global markets have continued to rally this month, with strong returns seen in the US and Europe in particular. Markets are still dominated by a small number of companies – the Magnificent Seven in the…
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InvestmentsMarket Update
February 2, 2024

Market Update – January 2024 3>

Following the rallies towards the end of 2023, most global markets have taken a slight downturn this month as festive optimism wears off. The US has bucked the trend, driven by a small handful of…
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