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Mood swings Bond and equity markets have been experiencing teenager-like mood swings for some time now. Investors have oscillated between optimism over the surprising resilience of consumer demand and relative company earnings stability, and pessimism that the same economic resilience will force central banks to keep raising rates for longer. Last week, focus shifted back…
When it comes to buying a home and getting a mortgage, celebrities and sportspeople have unique considerations to keep in mind. From fluctuating incomes to privacy concerns, here are some important factors that celebrities and sportspeople should consider when purchasing a home and applying for a mortgage. Income verification For celebrities and sportspeople who have…
Balancing acts Last week saw global equity markets give back some of February’s earlier gains. Even so, global equities have made a total return of around 5% in £-sterling terms since the start of the year. Over the past fortnight though, market participants have come to accept inflation – and in its wake interest rates…
Markets acknowledge the enduring stickiness of inflation After a surprisingly strong start to the year in January, February has brought market consolidation rather than a continued uptrend – despite the FTSE100 finally passing the psychologically important threshold of 8,000 points. In last week’s digest we wrote that the prevailing ‘Goldilocks’ market sentiment of not-too-hot (growth,…
Divorce can be an emotionally challenging time, and it’s not surprising that many people overlook the financial implications that it can have on their future. One important aspect that often goes unnoticed is pensions. In this guide, we will explore what you need to know about pensions and divorce, and the options you have to…
Drawing Your Pension: Understanding Your Options and Making an Informed Decision Retirement is a major milestone in everyone’s life and choosing the right option for drawing your pension is an important decision. There are several options available for drawing your pension, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. In this article, we will discuss the…
A challenging week brings investors back down to earth For most of this year, investors have ran with the notion of a decline in longer-term inflation pressures, but they have been less convinced in recent days. As a result, bond and equity markets slipped back last week, despite the FTSE 100 reaching a new all-time…
Are central banks transforming from hawks into doves? If investors were hoping for a turnaround in fortunes, they hardly could have asked for a better start to the year. February began just where January left off: dominated by central bank action, inflation, and despondency over the UK economy. Meanwhile, stock and bond markets stayed buoyant.…
Reduce Inheritance Tax You could Reduce Inheritance Tax by leaving everything in your will to your spouse or civil partner. You might also lower your inheritance tax payment by making gifts while you’re still alive or donating a portion of your wealth to charity. Give Gifts While You Are Alive Giving presents while you’re still…
