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Weekly Market Update – 12th January 2026: Global Equities Rally as 2026 Gets Underway

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 13 January 202613 January 2026No Comments

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 …

Stock markets end 2025 on a high

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 7 January 20267 January 2026No Comments

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. …

Timeline Tracker Portfolio Update: Lower Costs and Smarter Diversification

by Rory AlbonAFP News & Events 17 December 202518 December 2025No Comments

This Timeline Tracker portfolio update explains the January 2026 changes, including lower fees, improved diversification and what it means for long-term investors.

Weekly Market Update – 15th December 2025: Markets Muted as Central Banks Take Centre Stage

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 16 December 202516 December 2025No Comments

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 …

Autumn Budget 2025: Key Announcements Explained

by Rebecca FatharlyBudget & Policy News 12 December 202515 December 2025No Comments

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 …

Advice Will Always Be Human: My Experience with Using AI at Albon Finacial Planning

by Rory AlbonAFP News & Events 11 December 202511 December 2025No Comments

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 …

Weekly Market Update – 8th December 2025: Markets Rise Ahead of Expected Rate Cuts

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 9 December 20259 December 2025No Comments

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 …

Weekly Market Update – 1st December

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 3 December 20253 December 2025No Comments

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 …

Weekly Market Update – 24th November 2025 – Global Markets Drop on AI Valuation Concerns

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 24 November 20251 December 2025No Comments

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 …

Weekly Market Update – 17th November 2025: Mixed Market Sentiment as Shutdown Ends

by Rebecca FatharlyMarket & Economic Updates 17 November 202517 November 2025No Comments

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 …