Economy
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‘Unknown unknowns’ demand vigilance, finds House of Lords report
A new report published today, ‘Private markets: Unknown unknowns’, by the cross-party House of Lords Financial Services Regulation Committee concludes that there…
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US inflation cools, markets turn to Fed policy in 2026 as industry reacts
US consumer price inflation came in cooler than expected in November, offering a potential breather for markets and the Federal Reserve alike.…
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Bank of England cuts rates as predicted – but what does this mean for markets, savings and annuities?
As experts at Hargreaves Lansdown explain, a lower Bank Rate has wide-ranging implications — from markets and the wider economy to savings,…
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Bank of England cuts base rate to 3.75% as easing cycle comes into view – investment managers share their insights
The Bank of England has cut the base rate by 0.25% to 3.75%, following softer inflation data and signs that wage pressures…
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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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