Monday 5 August saw a global sell off across risk assets, led by losses in Japan and the wider Asia region. The Japanese stock market saw one of the largest impacts, with the Tokyo Stock Price Index (TOPIX) closing the day down 12%, its largest single day fall since the “Black Monday” crash of 1987. […]
For a tax return, particularly for those with complex financial affairs, having comprehensive and accurate data is crucial. Here is a list of the most important information and documents you will need: Personal Information National Insurance Number: Your unique identifier for tax and benefits purposes. Unique Taxpayer Reference (UTR): Your personal tax reference number. Personal […]
Overall Market Backdrop, July: US stock market has its worst day since 2022. Investors flock to small-caps as large-caps decline. Bank of England cuts interest rates for the first time since March 2020. Click here to read more
Introduction July 2024 was a big month for politics with the UK election decided and some major twists and turns in both the US and France. The Bank of England have cut rates, the Fed kept the rates at the same level but there is an increasing expectation that they will cut them in September. […]
Times have been unusually tough for a lot of people in recent years. Even people with a decent income have been squeezed by inflation. For them, the process of budgeting extends beyond mere expense tracking. It’s about strategically managing resources to sustain and grow wealth, aligning spending with values, and preparing for future financial goals. […]
With the Bank of England due to make a decision on rates on Thursday this week, market data analytics business LSEG believes that investment markets are pricing in on a 60% chance of a rate cut now, with more confidence of a rate cut by September and an expectation of two cuts by the end […]