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A WEEK IN FINANCIAL MARKETS: 13 JULY 2022
US equity Indices slumped on Tuesday as traders await inflation data that could add to fears of higher interest rates pushing the economy into a recession. S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 futures were in the green this week, but European contracts dipped. The S&P 500 Index pushed lower in the afternoon to close down 0.9%, clocking its…
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…
Is now the perfect time to consider guaranteed income, provided by pension annuities?
If you’re approaching retirement, you’re probably thinking about how you’d like to access your pension savings. There will be lots of options available to you – but, as many households struggle with the cost of living crisis, the benefit of having a guaranteed, regular income may be increasingly difficult to ignore. Is now the perfect…
A week in financial figures – 9 August 2022
The main news item over Friday and the weekend was the July non-farm payrolls report from the US. The increase was 528k, much faster than consensus for 250k and compared to 398k in June. This was the strongest payroll gain in five months and the release noted widespread job growth led by gains in leisure,…
What is shaping the markets?
Global markets are in a tough spot, caught between geopolitical tensions, shifting monetary policies and sector-specific trends. European and Chinese stocks have been climbing, while U.S. equities are under pressure, weighed down by tariff concerns. Trump’s return to office has fueled uncertainty, leaving investors on edge. The big question is how much of his aggressive…
UK IHT for non-domiciled individuals with UK situs assets outlines how using a policy of life assurance or capital redemption could assist a UK non-domicile mitigate a potential UK IHT liability on any UK situs assets such as stocks and shares. Data collected by HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has revealed that inheritance tax (IHT)…