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Garry White, Chief Investment Commentator at wealth manager Charles Stanley, said: “In the coming months, Donald Trump is likely to help the FTSE 100 hit a series of new all-time highs. The FTSE 100 index reached a record ahead of the Bank of England’s widely expected decision to cut interest rates by 25 basis points […]
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The Bank of England’s hesitant approach to tackling the UK’s economic malaise is setting the stage for prolonged stagnation, warns Nigel Green, CEO of global financial advisory giant deVere Group The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) voted 7-2 to cut rates by a modest 25 basis points to 4.5%, despite slashing its growth forecast […]
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The Bank of England has halved its growth forecast for this year as it cut interest rates to the lowest level for more than 18 months. The economy is now expected to grow by 0.75% in 2025, the Bank said, down from its previous estimate of 1.5%. The government has made growing the […]
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14h ago
2024 Green, Social, and Sustainability (GSS) Bond Issuance hit almost $1trn – highest annual figure in three years Social Bonds issuance most increased in 2024 to $251bn as sustainability bonds issuance suffers fall to $152bn. Over 10% of GSS Bond volume is at risk of exclusion based on the new Paris Aligned Benchmark Almost 20% […]
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1d ago
In a time of ever-changing technology, generative artificial intelligence (generative AI) has become a key tool in asset management. It is transforming how asset managers analyze data, make decisions, and create portfolios that are finely tuned to the needs of investors. It also improves operational efficiency and expands analytical capabilities – by Patrick Nielsen […]
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DCC pushes on with restructuring Adam Vettese, market analyst at investment platform eToro, says: “A solid if not uneventful update from sales and marketing firm DCC this morning which indicates profit will be in line with expectations. This is in spite of warmer weather conditions which impacted its Energy division which does the lion’s share of […]
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Being in debt can feel overwhelming and have the potential to lead to a downward spiral if not managed properly. Encouragingly, nearly a third of Brits say they would lean on loved ones if they found themselves in debt and in need of support. Tesco Bank’s research finds: 26% would turn to […]
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Motherly instincts – women consider children first when wealth planning; men prioritise their spouse
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2d ago
45% of HNW women consider their children first when it comes to wealth planning This drops to 33% amongst men, who are more likely to prioritise their spouse Only 59% of high net worth individuals have a will in place Women put their children first when thinking about wealth planning, in contrast […]
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2d ago
“Yankee dollar talk To the dictators of the world In fact it’s giving orders An’ they can’t afford to miss a word” Trump continues to dominate the headlines, and for all the wrong reasons As Mussolini, my mother, pointed out, Trump is one of the few politicians that does what he promised. […]
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Vodafone’s upbeat update masks deeper challenges Mark Crouch, market analyst at investment platform eToro, says: “After enduring their fair share of disappointment, Vodafone investors were treated to an upbeat trading update this morning as the telecoms giant looks to break free of the “one step forward two steps back” performance that has plagued the business […]
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