UK GDP rise keeps further rate hikes in play
April’s figure represents a reversal of the decline seen in March
Macro News
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Weekly outlook: Markets price in Fed rate pause
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 12 June
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Weekly outlook: British American Tobacco and Whizz Air report
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 5 June
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Debt ceiling bill prompts relief rally but comes with a long-term impact
The legislation raises the borrowing limit until January 2025
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AI interest rejuvenates tech sector
While gold and gilts suffered in May
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Weekly outlook: Ocado at risk of relegation to FTSE 250
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 29 May
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US risks downgrade as debt ceiling ‘brinkmanship’ worries Fitch
Ratings agency highlighted governance as a weakness compared to ‘AAA’ peers
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Inflation falls to single digits but remains ‘frustrating for policymakers’
Bank of England still expected to raise rates further
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Weekly outlook: ONS to reveal UK inflation numbers and Close Brothers report
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 22 May
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Unemployment rises as rate hikes squeeze the economy
The proportion of people out of work in the UK has risen to 3.9%
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Weekly outlook: Will EasyJet overcome cost-of-living turbulence?
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 15 May
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Bank of England ‘in an increasingly tight spot’ as it raises rates again
The MPC lifted the base rate by 0.25% to 4.5% today, as expected
