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 …
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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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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Global equities pullback amid widespread selling across mega-cap Tech and AI-exposed companies. Chinese equities proved resilient, while the Bank of England held interest rates steady, as widely expected. US: AI stocks pullback amid concerns over stretched valuations and spending U.S. stocks ended a three-week winning streak as a sell-off in technology shares dragged major indices …
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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 mixed week for global equities, with Japan again the standout performer for the week, rallying over 6% to close out the month. This capped off the best month for Japanese equities in over 30 years. US: Mega-cap technology stocks lead markets higher as AI spend continues U.S. equity indexes closed the week mixed, with …
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