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Market Update – March 2024

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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…

Castlegate’s Support for the Children’s Bereavement Centre

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The team at Castlegate have nominated the Children’s Bereavement Centre in Newark as our primary charity to support throughout 2024, in addition to our other fundraising efforts. Our support started this weekend with their annual…

Spring Budget Summary 2024

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Jeremy Hunt delivered his much-awaited budget on 7 March. Given the upcoming election and challenging public opinion, the government has recently been under significant political pressure to assuage voters. The headline measure was the cut…

Gilts: a short guide to government bonds

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UK government bonds – also called “gilts” – can be an attractive option for investors who are focused on mitigating risk, providing income and diversifying their portfolios. Yet what are gilts, exactly? How do they…
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