Sluggish growth and high inflation were recurring themes in many major and emerging economies last month, as central banks across the globe sought to manage the impact of global economic headwinds. But interestingly, many emerging markets bucked this trend. As always, let’s take a closer look at the details. UK The UK economy saw surprise […]
When you create a financial strategy, you’ll often have medium- to long-term goals in mind. But that doesn’t mean it should be set in stone. After all, your situation and circumstances could vary considerably over time. Perhaps you’ll land a new job that significantly increases your income, move to a bigger and more valuable property […]
It’s summer and you want to relax on holiday without worrying about what you can afford. So how can you make sure you’re able to make the most of your precious trip overseas, rather than spending time counting the pennies? Set a budget Booking travel and accommodation is expensive enough, but then there’s plenty more […]
Overall Market Backdrop, June On 22nd June the Bank of England (BoE) raised rates to 5%, with a surprise 0.5% increase (compared to market expectations of 0.25%). The BoE’s rate hike and associated movements in the UK gilt yield and swap curves (on which mortgages are typically priced) contributed to further increases in the price […]
Much of what we learn in childhood can stand us in good stead for when we set out on our own in adulthood. Maybe your parents involved you in household chores such as cooking and cleaning, so you were confident with both when you moved out and lived on your own. But did they ever […]