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A WEEK AT A GLANCE
In the US the Dow Jones closed in positive territory, driven by gains among energy and financials stocks, while the NASDAQ declined -1.3% and S&P 500 was down -0.3% due to the tech selloff. The US dollar index almost reached 100, its highest level since 2017. Markets are still dominated by recession fears, as well…
UK Economy Suffers £122 BILLION Brexit Black Hole
UK Chancellor Philip Hammond has revealed the true cost of Brexit to the British public in his first Autumn Statement. Hammond announced that Government finances would be £122 billion worse off by 2021 as a result of Britain’s decision to leave the European Union. As a result, the Government will no longer be attempting to…
Time in not Timing
For century’s people have debated what asset class is best in the long term. You can imagine Genghis Khan wondering whether he would be better off with vast swathes of land, or herds of cattle, which one would bring the best rewards in the long term? Each asset class will have good times and bad…
Timing is Crucial for Expats returning to UK
If you are returning to the UK after being resident overseas, there are things you can do to make your move as seamless and tax-efficient as possible. There are many reasons why you may be considering a move back to the UK after living overseas. It could be part of your retirement plan or you…
Europe at the Crossroads
As Sir Keir Starmer aptly put it, Europe finds itself “at a crossroads in history,” confronting a future where the assumed security offered by the United States is no longer a given. This threatens to upend 80 years of reliance on the US and has resulted in a vow from European leaders to re-arm so…
UK Economy Grows Post-Brexit As Bank Governor Extends Stay
The UK economy grew by 0.5% in the three months post-Brexit, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). This growth was down from the 0.7% experienced in the previous quarter, but above analysts expectations of 0.3%. The services sector was largely responsible for the growth, rising by 0.8% whilst agriculture, manufacturing & production and…