Saver>Investor: What would a cut to the Cash ISA allowance mean?
What would a cut to the Cash ISA allowance mean? – Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley Earlier this year, the government was rumoured to be considering a…
Q4 Outlook: “Market volatility will be high and susceptibility to downside risks will be elevated should companies make any misstep”
Patrick Farrell, Chief Investment Officer at Charles Stanley, comments: “Global markets head into the final quarter of 2025 with cautious optimism, as investors weigh the impact of anticipated rate cuts,…
I’m So Bored With the USA: In This Ever Changing World…
“But if this ever changin’ world In which we live in Makes you give in and cry” I am delighted to be able to begin with something positive…big up’s to…
Equities Update: Bellway, Rio Tinto, gold, silver, BP, rare earth stocks…
Bellway’s solid foundations are on shaky ground amid buyer affordability concerns Mark Crouch, market analyst for eToro says: “On any other day, a 27% jump in operating profit would be…
Equities struggle to push past the uncertainty, silver volatility spikes
Momentum in equities fizzles out as investors scrutinise US-China headlines Silver short-squeeze drives volatility The ongoing US-China trade war is weighing on sentiment in equity markets despite an attempted recovery…
UK jobs market falters as employers pull back
UK jobs market falters as employers pull back – Rob Morgan, Chief Investment Analyst at Charles Stanley The UK employment market continues to show signs of fatigue, with caution from…
Tariff whiplash shows markets trading on politics not fundamentals
The tariffs-driven sell-off and subsequent rebound in futures show that investors are trading on politics, not fundamentals — a mistake that will continue to create volatility, warns Nigel Green, CEO…
US-China tensions re-emerge and drive momentum
Renewed tensions between the US and China take markets by surprise Will the 100% tariff be introduced or just used as a bargaining chip? A subdued week for risk assets…
Déjà Vu: the TACO trade & AI bubble
Weekly economic update from Rupert Thompson, IBOSS Chief Economist, part of Kingswood Group, where he analyzes market reactions to recent events and identifies upcoming market trends in global markets, including…
Markets see Israel–Hamas ceasefire as ‘risk-premium release valve’
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire has is being seen as a ‘risk-premium release value’ rather than as strategic driver for investment, according to analysis from trading platform, Capital.com. The news comes as…