Investment Comment July 2024

The second quarter of 2024 was marked by falls in inflation rates, with Emerging Market economies generally making more headway than their Developed…

Investment Comment April 2024

2024 marks a global election year with eight of the world’s 10 most populous countries either having already been, or going, to the…

Investment Comment January 2024

The Federal Reserve (Fed) once again held rates steady at 5.25–5.50% at its 13 December meeting. However, Chair Jerome Powell signalled that the…

Investment Comment December 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement on 22 November, which included a cut to Class 1 National Insurance contributions from 12% to…

Investment Comment November 2023

The Federal Reserve (‘Fed’) held rates steady again at the 1 November meeting, in line with analysts’ predictions. Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, indicated…

Investment Comment October 2023

The main financial event of the third quarter at the economic symposium at Jackson Hole, saw Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, state that while headline inflation has dropped considerably from its peak…

Investment Comment September 2023

August’s major financial event took place in Jackson Hole, Wyoming as members of the Federal Reserve gathered for the annual economic symposium.  In…

Investment Comment August 2023

In July, the common theme among markets was an easing of headline inflationary pressures, with data showing greater falls than anticipated in many…

Investment Comment July 2023

Headlines in the US for much of second quarter were dominated by the ongoing talks between President Joe Biden and House speaker Kevin McCarthy, with the deadline to raise the US debt ceiling…

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