Yo-Yo Ma(rkets)
Stock market volatility is back – by David Brenchley It’s unclear exactly when the yo-yo was invented, but it seems to have been around since 400BC. There are yo-yos in…
The Times They Are A-Changin’: Everything Ends at Some Point Part 1
“Of our elaborate plans, the end Of everything that stands, the end” Inequality has been a regular focus of this column, and, in my opinion, it is one of the…
UK growth: Lack of momentum even before adverse Middle East impact
Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley, part of Raymond James Wealth Management The UK economy ended last year with a flicker of momentum with growth of 0.2% in…
Euro hit as Iran war escalates, investors urged to take action
The Euro is coming under increasing pressure amid the escalating Iran crisis and investors should take action, warns the CEO of financial advisory giant deVere Group. The warning from deVere…
DIY Investors leave airlines grounded and flock to energy in efforts to hedge portfolios from war
New research from Charles Stanley Direct finds that energy (43%) and technology (43%) are the most popular investments for USNewsRanks following the US-Israeli war on Iran – while airlines (19%)…
‘Double whammy’ as oil surges again and trade tensions escalate
Markets are facing a “double whammy” of energy volatility and trade tensions flaring up again, warns the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organizations. The warning…
UK mortgage market ‘in turmoil’ warns analyst
Daniela Hathorn, senior market analyst at Capital.com said: “The renewed turmoil in the UK mortgage market highlights how quickly global macro shocks can feed into domestic financial conditions — even…
One in three Brits now invests as lower-cost platforms gain ground
DIY investment accounts grew by over 19% in the past year There are now 18.4 million investors in the UK Trading 212 dominates among new investors as low-cost platforms reshape…
How UK Investors Can Beat Financial Stress and Protect Mental Health
For individual UK investors managing ISAs, pensions, and everyday bills, money management can start to feel like a constant background threat – guest post by Ted James The core tension…
Equities Update: Gym Group, Balfour Beatty, Persimmon, Dominos…
Gym group in good shape in 2025 Adam Vettese, market analyst for eToro, says:“Gym Group’s full year 2025 results are a welcome fitness boost for investors, showing the budget gym…