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Unusually uncertain times
People struggling to get tested for coronavirus, a cautious Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) and increased restrictions all make the current financial landscape uncertain. Our latest round-up sums it all up… Continue reading
Time for tough measures
The UK economy is recovering steadily but output remains subdued. Markets continue to rise, but all eyes are on new and proposed Covid restrictions that could hamper growth. Our latest review… Continue reading
Don’t lose sight of pension goals
Have you managed to keep a cool head during the roller-coaster stock market ride of 2020? It’s never easy, but as retirement approaches it’s important that you don’t lose sight of pension goals. Continue reading
Economic Review
An economic review intended to provide background to recent developments in investment markets as well as to give an indication of how some key issues could impact in the future. Continue reading
Protecting your savings
You work hard, you save and invest, so nobody wants to see their money disappear. The big question is how do you achieve that during uncertain times? Continue reading
Education, new schemes and tech sell offs
Once again, another major milestone as children returned to school. Nothing unusual in that during “normal circumstances”, but 2020 is proving to be far from normal. Our latest look at factors effecting global markets… Continue reading
Back to school
Getting children back to school in the UK is seen as a major step in returning life and the wider economy back to normal. It’s all part of our latest weekly round-up that looks how finances are affected by ongoing events… Continue reading
Review & Outlook
The latest review from our partners at Architas comes from none other than CIO Jaime Arguello. He discusses what’s on the investment radar for the final period of this eventful year. Continue reading
Know your 2020-21 tax allowances
As 2020 progresses it’s worthwhile knowing exactly what tax allowances and exemptions are available to you. This helps you manage and plan investments. Continue reading
How soon will economies recover?
The latest Podcast covers a US market returning to pre-Covid highs, while European PMI data disappoints. This week we look forward to possible upward revisions to Q2 GDP growth estimates across the globe. Click the link below to listen… Continue reading
Lockdowns, quarantine & debt
What a week! As lockdowns, quarantine & debt dominate the news, the markets continue to climb. The latest weekly round-up of how the financial scene could affect your investments… Continue reading
Financial markets bounce back
For months governments, the media and investors wondered what shape any economic recovery would take. Now the question is why some financial markets bounce back so quickly? Continue reading
Should you draw cash from a pension now?
People who have saved into pension funds in the UK have the option to draw income from the age of 55. In the current uncertain financial climate, should you draw cash from a pension now? Continue reading
What will the holiday season bring?
Ongoing Covid concerns, a gold sell off, better than expected employment data and the usual quieter trading period during holiday season… it’s all discussed in the latest podcast from Architas. Continue reading
US jobs data doesn’t disappoint
Investors continue to look at the data, and US jobs results heartened many while a cautious eye is being kept on US-China relations. The latest podcast that keeps you up to date with investment developments across the globe… Continue reading
Be alert to financial scams
The coronavirus pandemic has caused much hardship and some online scammers are targeting people’s savings and investments. Be alert to financial scams! Continue reading
Will USA jobs data dent markets?
It’s Podcast time. Take a read, or click the link towards the end of this article to learn more about the major factors affecting global markets, with a focus this week on USA unemployment data… Continue reading
Lifetime ISAs now more flexible
Lifetime ISAs have been a great way to save and invest for the future since they were introduced. For a short time they are more flexible with a lower withdrawal fee, but don’t rush into taking cash. Continue reading
All eyes on American numbers
Despite ongoing tensions with China, markets in the USA have remained steady. That could change as GDP figures are expected this week. The very latest financial information podcast from one of our partners, Architas… Continue reading