Economy
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US jobs data sends mixed signals as Fed eyes further rate cuts, experts react
US non-farm payrolls rose by 64k in November, modestly surpassing the consensus expectation of 50k, while private-sector payrolls increased by 69k, also…
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A third of organisations believe National Living Wage hikes will be detrimental to their business
Research from Barnett Waddingham reveals that the Chancellor’s announcement of an increase to the National Living Wage by 4.1%, starting April 2026,…
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Jobs cool, pressure builds: Industry experts react to latest data and why today’s labour data tilts the Bank towards a Christmas rate cut
The UK labour market is showing clearer signs of strain, just as the Bank of England prepares for a pivotal week. Unemployment…
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Market Outlook 2026: HL’s Emma Wall shares 3 investment themes of note
2025 has delivered strong stock market returns across the globe – but the economic and investment outlook for 2026 is mixed, says…
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Fidelity’s Market Week: Tom Stevenson comments on rate decisions, jobs data and prospects for a 4th year of rising markets
In the analysis below, Tom Stevenson, Investment Director, Fidelity International, has shared his latest comments on what’s driving markets this week, as…
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Interest rate cuts, data dumps, and Gold near record highs | HL’s Britzman shares outlook for week ahead
As UK market watchers focus their attention on this week’s MPC interest rate decision announced on Thursday as well as plenty of…
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Weak UK GDP fuels expectations of imminent rate cut | Market strategists react
The UK economy stumbled once again in October. The latest GDP data released today by the ONS confirms a second consecutive monthly…
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Bank set to deliver a Christmas interest rate cut, but, says Laith Khalaf, the 2026 outlook might put the champagne on ice
At next week’s meeting, the Bank of England’s MPC is largely expected to deliver a Christmas interest rate cut in an attempt…
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Fed cuts rates as labour market takes priority amid growth uncertainty | Industry reaction
The US Federal Reserve’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) has delivered a 25 basis point rate cut, bringing the target range to…
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Fidelity’s Market Week: Jemma Slingo comments on rising rate-cut expectations as investors eye a big December finish
All eyes turn to the Fed on Wednesday, where rising odds of a December rate cut have helped global equities regain momentum.…
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