Property funds fare worst in a sorry September for investors
While US bonds, healthcare and Latin America deliver the only bright spots
Macro News
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Second Kwarteng climbdown sees fiscal plan brought forward
But sterling rebound may not mean confidence in the government is on the rise
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Kwarteng backtracks on tax cut for highest earners
The ’embarrassing’ U-turn follows criticism from Conservative MPs and the IMF
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Weekly Outlook: Federal Reserve’s eagle eye on US jobs data
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 3 October
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IMF rebukes UK tax cut plans
As Bank of England rolls out government bond buying programme in an effort to calm markets
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UK’s credibility questioned as pound hit record low
Industry commentators criticise ‘reckless’ actions by Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng
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Weekly outlook: Boohoo results and a brighter outlook for mortgages
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 26 September
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Bank of England votes 5-3-1 to hike rates 50bps
Discord is starting to appear as MPC voting patterns diverge
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Hawkish Fed hikes rates 75bps at third meeting on the bounce
As the US central bank lays down a marker that more rises are yet to come in 2022
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Weekly outlook: US set to hike rates 75bps as BoE holds postponed meeting
Key events for UK wealth managers for the week starting 19 September
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‘Shock and awe’ move sees ECB hike rates by unprecedented 75bps
As hawkish central bankers prioritise tackling inflation over protecting growth
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Is surprise uptick in US consumer confidence a false dawn?
Lower gas prices put small spring in consumers’ steps in August but weaker jobs growth could force households to rein in spending