Economics and politics 101
As Western democracies grapple with falling productivity and rising debt, there is a tipping point at which government promises meet market reality – by Undercover Investor Governments exist to look…
Markets focus more on UK’s problems than who’s in No 10
The UK’s intractable problems mean it will be difficult for a new PM and Chancellor to invest for growth and maintain market confidence – by David Rees, Head of Global…
The Times They Are A-Changin’; You Can’t Always Get What You Want
“You can’t always get what you want But if you try sometimes, well, you might find You get what you need” Once again, England came up short. But, lets be…
The pound’s rebound is a warning to Burnham, not a green light
The pound’s rebound on Mahmood as Chancellor rumours is a warning to Burnham, not a green light, affirms the CEO of one of the world’s largest independent financial advisory organisations.…
UK GDP – growth stalls and Budget uncertainty looms
UK GDP – growth stalls and Budget uncertainty looms Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley Direct, part of Raymond James “The UK economy started the year with decent…
Burnham beneficiaries – the sectors poised to potentially benefit from the new PM
Burnham beneficiaries – the sectors poised to potentially benefit from the new PM By Angeline Ong, Senior Technical Analyst at IG 1. Housebuilding Burnham has signalled that housing will sit…
The essential annuity checklist for a guaranteed income in retirement
L&G reveals the essential annuity checklist for a guaranteed income in retirement · L&G has launched a guide to help over 55s better understand their annuity options · The guide…
The Times They Are A-Changin’: Fifty Years of Hurt
“Jules Rimet still gleaming No more years of hurt” For those expecting an article on football, today’s title is somewhat misleading. However, big-up’s to England, reaching the last-4 is an…
Portfolio diversifier: BH Macro
BHMG’s role as a portfolio diversifier looks increasingly relevant in today’s markets….by William Heathcoat Amory Overview BH Macro (BHMG) is a listed fund which offers exposure to the flagship macro…
The Bank of Mum & Dad keeps paying out, even after the ‘kids’ hit 40
Nearly half of Millennials (30-45yo) wouldn’t feel wealthy without financial support from the Bank of Mum & Dad Two in five Brits feel ‘financially squeezed’ despite earning ‘good’ incomes Flagstone:…