OECD’s fresh warning hits market sentiment
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development has issued a fresh warning on the prospect of economic fallout if the United Kingdom votes to leave the European Union.
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Brexit gains momentum
Central banks continue down the path of crazy monetary policy: the Fed has a lot on its mind, but doesn’t feel inclined to share its thoughts in case they trigger a melt down, whilst in Blighty the Bank of England have said they are testing the efficacy of an interest rate cut if Brexit occurs.
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UK interest in equities is high but so are barriers to entry
There is a healthy appetite in the UK to invest in equities but a lack of knowledge and understanding is preventing Britons from taking advantage of investment opportunities, according to survey of more than 3,000 people from equity crowdfunding platform SyndicateRoom.
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PA ANALYSIS: A smart, cautious Budget with sugar-free sweeteners
Whether you support or oppose Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne and his party, it is hard to argue he is not a shrewd operator and a safe pair of hands for the British economy.
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PA ANALYSIS: Time for a referendum risk-off move?
Prime Minister David Cameron has proclaimed victory in his battle to agree reforms for the United Kingdom’s European Union membership terms.
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A year to remember: Crashes, QE and the return of rising rates
Investors will remember 2015 as a year spent trying to guess what major central banks around the world would do or say next.
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PA ANALYSIS: Clouds gathering ahead of Chancellor’s Autumn Statement
As we enter winter there are clouds on the horizon for the United Kingdom economy and Chancellor George Osborne has to deliver his Autumn Statement against an increasingly murky backdrop.
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PA ANALYSIS: The US and UK are unconsciously ‘de-coupling’
The past week has been one of stark contrasts for the two sides of the ‘special relationship’ in economic terms.
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PA ANALYSIS: Should investors worry about UK growth?
With market confidence still fragile after the China-inspired slump, the last thing UK equities funds needed was soft economic data to be released.
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PA ANALYSIS: Can consumer power prop-up UK equities much longer?
There are one or two ominous signs emerging which suggest one of the key factors underpinning UK equities funds could be close to coming undone.
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Ascot Lloyd and PFP Group to merge
Ascot Lloyd Financial Services and PFP Group will merge to create a nationwide wealth management firm managing £2.2 billion of client assets.
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MPC hawks expected to vote against the flock
The hawks on the Bank of England’s monetary policy committee are expected to vote for a rate rise at the next meeting on Thursday, against the majority.