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Market Update – June 2025
By castlegateadmin | Market Update | No Comments
June has been heavily defined by geopolitics, with the Israel-Iran conflict fuelling volatility in the commodity markets. Closer to home, interest rates have been shifting in developed countries, and the UK Chancellor delivered an important…
Interest rates fall again – what it means for you
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The Bank of England (BoE) lowered the base rate once again in May 2025. The MPC (Monetary Policy Committee) decided by a 5-4 vote to lower the rate by 0.25%, taking it to 4.25%. The…
5 concepts to boost your investing knowledge
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The UK population is reluctant to invest and holds too much cash, according to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). Nearly two-thirds of UK adults with £10,000 in investable assets are concentrating 75% of these in…
How to build your best pension pot
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Will you really have enough to retire? According to a 2024 study, 74% of British people are not on track to maintain their current standard of living in retirement. Many people are simply underestimating how…