India: Impressions From A Week In Delhi
Even at one o’clock in the morning in a taxi from the airport, the roads around Delhi are astonishingly busy, and one can only marvel at the ability of drivers…
Five pension changes that could be announced in the Budget
As the Budget approaches there’s some nervousness about how personal finances might be affected – by Rob Morgan Yet pensions may not escape the Budget unscathed and there are several…
Prepare for weaker pound as Bank of England could go harder on rate cuts
With inflation in the UK easing to 1.7% in September, the Bank of England (BoE) is expected to take a steadier approach to rate cuts, further weakening the pound For…
Equities Update: Johnson & Johnson, Just Eat, Whitbread, LVMH…
Johnson & Johnson reports strong sales, but acquisition costs cast a shadow Adam Vettese, market analyst at investment platform eToro, says: “Medtech and pharma multinational Johnson & Johnson managed to…
Is your portfolio ready for the US election?
Summary: This year’s US presidential election could market a dramatic shift in US policy, especially if the President and both houses of Congress share the same party after the election.…
Unexpected fall in inflation: Experts respond
UK inflation fell unexpectedly to 1.7% in the year to September, the lowest rate in three-and-a-half years Lower airfares and petrol prices were the main drivers behind the surprise slowdown,…
Mr Brightside: Left Behind, Inequality, and Why it Matters part 2
“I kept the faith and I kept voting Not for the iron fist but for the helping hand” In last weeks “Left Behind, Inequality, and Why it Matters” I considered…
3 reasons why gold could hit all-time highs in early 2025
Gold prices are on track to reach historic levels in the first quarter of 2025, predicts Nigel Green The bullish prediction from the CEO of deVere Group is driven by…
US funds are rallying, while China funds pause for breath
In the latest weekly update Saltydog Investor notes that as well as China funds being in fine form, the top three funds from the North America sector have gone up…
Investors show growing caution amid global market uncertainty
As we transition into the final quarter of 2024, Saxo has conducted another survey of its clients, revealing a notable shift in market sentiment compared to previous quarters The latest…