Autumn Budget 2025: Key Announcements Explained The Autumn Budget 2025 brings a mix of freezes, phased changes and targeted reforms across the UK tax and savings landscape. While some headline rates remain untouched, other adjustments, especially those affecting income brackets, investments and property, will influence financial planning over the coming years. Below, we’ve summarised the …
Global equities advanced as expectations for a December U.S. interest rate cut supported risk appetite. Chinese equities outperformed, with investors overlooking weak economic data in favour of the stronger long-term outlook for domestic technology and AI. US: Stocks rise in anticipation of a 0.25% interest rate cut this week U.S. equity markets ended the week …
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Optimism surrounding a December interest rate cut in the U.S. saw global equities rebound strongly. The rebound was led by U.S. equities, in particular small caps and big tech. US: Small caps and tech stocks rally on December interest rate cut hopes U.S. stock indexes rallied, boosted by dovish comments from Federal Reserve officials and …
AI-related valuation concerns see global equity markets fall sharply. Chinese equities were pressured the most, while UK equities held up best due to increased expectations of a December interest rate cut. US: AI valuation concerns outweigh strong corporate earnings and economic data Despite strong corporate earnings reports and government economic data, U.S. equity markets finished …
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A largely muted week for global equities, despite a significant number of headlines. Investor sentiment was broadly supported by the end of the US government shutdown, however, economic growth concerns and valuation concerns in the artificial intelligence space provided something for both the bulls and the bears. European equities were the standout performer, while Chinese …
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Each decade brings new financial priorities and new challenges. From getting established in your 30s to planning for retirement in your 50s, avoiding common pitfalls can make a lasting difference to your financial wellbeing. At Albon Financial Planning, we work with clients across every stage of life to help them plan ahead with clarity and …
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November Update Global stock markets rallied in October, supported by stronger-than-expected corporate earnings and easing tensions between the United States and China. Investor confidence improved further as Japan delivered exceptional equity market performance, marking its strongest monthly gain in more than 30 years. Global Overview: Strong Earnings and Trade Relief Lift Markets Optimism around corporate …
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A strong week for global equities, as favourable economic data supported risk-on sentiment. Japanese equities led the way, rallying strongly following the announcement of Sanae Takaichi as new prime minister. US: Stocks rally on better-than-expected inflation printStocks advanced for the week, shaking off volatile headlines related to U.S.-China trade relations and a pop in oil …
Major global stock indices rose modestly for the week, despite U.S. equities lagging on hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve. Chinese equities performed best, as domestic investment continued to propel share prices higher. US: Stocks ease on hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve Major U.S. stock indices finished the week lower, driven in part by …
Retirement is one of life’s biggest transitions and one of the most personal financial decisions you will ever make. Yet the question at the heart of it sounds deceptively simple: Can I afford to retire? The truth is, much like markets navigating geopolitical tensions, the answer is not always straightforward. But with the right planning and …