Half-year report: How markets have fared in the first half of 2026
The end of June marks month-end, quarter-end and first half-end for 2026 – by Saxo UK Investor Strategist, Neil Wilson It’s been a topsy-turvy year already and we’ve seen a…
Mag 7 value drops $2.3 trillion as ‘Great AI Reckoning’ begins
Around $2.3 trillion has been wiped off the value of the Magnificent 7 this month, but investors should prepare for an even more profound shift: within five years, today’s Magnificent…
UK investors brush off bubble fears, backing AI as top growth sector for the next six months
67% expect AI investments to deliver strong or moderate growth over the next year AI overtakes defense as investors’ top growth sector; semiconductors remain third UK retail investors are brushing…
Experts warn of risks as 91% of Gen Z rely on unregulated sources for tax advice
With Andy Burnham confirming he will run to replace Keir Starmer, discussion around potential tax changes is increasing, particularly after previous suggestions that he could revisit the personal income tax…
Half of workers ready to pay more into pensions if employers step up too
Half (50%) of permanent UK workers would pay more into their workplace pension if their employer paid a larger share, according to Scottish Widows’ latest Retirement Report. The study revealed…
The Times They Are A-Changin’: Turn to the Left
“There’s a brand new talk but it’s not very clear” Last week, NYC, the wealthiest city in the world, voted for democratic socialism. Five days earlier Washington DC did the…
Europe’s heatwaves are major investment megatrend of next 2 decades: deVere CEO
Europe’s sweltering summers are the new normal, which means major new opportunities for investors looking, affirms the CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group. Nigel Green’s bullish analysis comes…
Streeting’s CGT overhaul triggers £8bn cost to UK warns IG
Equalising Capital Gains Tax with income tax rates would cost Treasury almost £8bn, IG analysis finds Wes Streeting previously proposed bringing Capital Gains Tax (CGT) in line with income tax…
Inheritance remains one of Britain’s biggest taboos
One in four over 55s have never discussed inheritance, with widespread gaps in tax and estate planning knowledge Most common barriers are that money is considered private, the topic feels…
Magnificent Seven will become Magnificent Three
The era of the ‘Magnificent Seven’ as a unified market trade is coming to an end, predicts Nigel Green, CEO and founder of financial advisory giant deVere Group, who predicts…