Markets react as US-Russia talks stoke hopes and fears for investors
Markets are watching closely as US and Russian officials meet for the first time in years to discuss a possible resolution to the war in Ukraine. “Investors are weighing whether…
The sometimes unknown costs of buying: what first time buyers need to know
When getting your feet on the housing ladder for the first time, many homebuyers might not be aware of all the additional costs. This includes Stamp Duty, legal and surveyor…
Trump 2.0: the market scenarios we know so far
As Trump 2.0 takes shape, this administration is tackling multiple policy fronts simultaneously – by Lale Akoner Historically, a new administration focuses on a dominant policy each year—tax reform in…
Why London’s Gold Is Heading to New York, and What It Means for Buyers
Recent turbulence in the gold market has been fuelled by a surge of withdrawals from the Bank of England’s vaults, with billions in bullion being transferred primarily to New York…
China Outperforms
Global equities last week were broadly unchanged in sterling terms for the third week running. This eerie calm inevitably leads one to thoughts of ‘calm before the storm’ and such…
EQi Explains: Saba Capital and UK investment trusts
The UK investment trust sector has been rocked recently by the largely unwanted attention of activist investor, Saba Capital. Saba is a hedge fund run by New York financier Boaz…
Money Basics: What is fiscal drag?
More than two thirds of USNewsRanks do not understand ‘fiscal drag’ – by Rob Morgan The Chancellor’s Budget was particularly impactful for business owners who must absorb higher national insurance…
Guest Post: How do you keep investing for the future while managing debts
Individuals who discover themselves with additional funds may notice themselves in a difficult situation. Is it better to put the funds into investments that will increase in the future, or…
Trump’s on-off tariffs: the potential effects in the US and elsewhere
Trump’s aggressive use of tariff threats is rattling markets. Our economists consider the possible impact – by George Brown and David Rees Global shares fell on Monday 3 February and…
What a Trump presidency means for cryptocurrencies
A new U.S. government has sparked a resurgence of hope for the crypto industry – by Rob Buirski After four years of regulatory uncertainty under the previous administration, which failed…