The start of a new year often brings a sense of possibility. It’s a natural pause point, a chance to reflect on where you are now and where you’d like to be in the years ahead. While January can sometimes feel overwhelming, it can also be a powerful moment to reset your financial direction with …
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Global equity markets were mixed last week as investors reacted to the U.S. Federal Reserve’s latest policy meeting. UK equities were the standout performer, while Japanese markets lagged as a sharp rally in the yen weighed on sentiment. US: S&P 500 briefly touches record highs before pulling back on softening investor sentiment U.S. equities advanced …
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Global equity markets declined last week amid elevated geopolitical and trade-related uncertainty. However, stocks recovered from their lows after President Trump once again shifted his stance, helping to restore some investor confidence by the end of the week. US: Equity markets end volatile week modestly lower U.S. equity markets finished a volatile and shortened week …
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Global equity markets delivered mixed returns last week, as the rotation into smaller companies and value stocks continued. Japanese equities were the standout performer, rising sharply on growing expectations of a large government stimulus package. US: Small companies and value stocks extend their year-to-date outperformance U.S. equities were mixed over the week. Small-cap and value …
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Global equities rallied in the first full week of trading for 2026, as investors largely looked through rising geopolitical tensions. Japanese equities led the gains, while U.S. markets saw a broadening of the rally beyond the large-cap growth stocks that have dominated in recent years. US: Equities rally as investors look past mounting geopolitical tensions …
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January 2026 | Market update Equity markets closed the year strongly as investors looked past tariff turmoil Equities shrug off uncertainty. Markets finished the year strongly, with major indices ending on a high. Global equities looked past the turmoil caused by President Donald Trump’s tariffs, posting a third consecutive year of double-digit gains in 2025. …
This Timeline Tracker portfolio update explains the January 2026 changes, including lower fees, improved diversification and what it means for long-term investors.
A muted week for global equity markets, with few major surprises. The U.S. Federal Reserve cut interest rates by 0.25% as expected, while the European Central Bank is widely anticipated to keep rates on hold at its upcoming meeting. Investor focus remained firmly on central bank guidance and valuation concerns in the technology and AI …
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 key announcements and what they may …
In early December 2025, Saturn released a short film about Albon Financial Planning. The piece is part of Saturn’s video series that highlights “the humans behind financial advice” as we navigate the integration of technology and AI into our profession. Shortly after the video was published, FT Adviser picked up the story, providing an additional …
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