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UK inflation predicted to hit 19% by January

Shifts in energy prices will lead to inflation "entering the stratosphere", Citi bank say.

Slowdown in fund managers’ recession fears

These flickers of optimism have been reflected in markets, with the FTSE 100 rising 4 per cent in the past month, and the Dax nudging up 5 per cent.

Inflation surges to 10.1%: Mortgage borrowers urged to act as lenders get ahead of the BoE curve

The raised possibility of an increase in Bank Rate to 2.25% next month should really focus the minds of borrowers who can take steps to try and lock in at rates that are on the market now.

Waverton MPS rebalances but remains neutral on equities

Deploying cash build-up

KPMG comments on today’s inflation figures

“Double-digit inflation and slowing growth heralds stagflation for the UK economy” says Yael Selfin, Chief Economist at KPMG UK.

‘Effective management of human capital increasingly critical to company success,’ says NBIM

World’s biggest sovereign wealth fund publishes new expectation document for the more than 9,000 companies in which it is invested globally

New data shows small businesses received £21.3 billion in COVID-19 local authority business support grants

COVID-19 grants supported businesses in many sectors of the economy, including accommodation and food services, wholesale and retail, and arts, entertainment and recreation.

The Openwork Partnership announces an update on its half year trading and Dividend

“The increase in adviser numbers also demonstrates the value that advice firms find in joining an established network such as The Openwork Partnership, both operationally and as a model for ownership.”

UK inflation hits double figures yet still remains a long way off peak

As such, the Bank is likely to respond at its next monetary policy meeting with yet another 50 basis points interest rate rise in an attempt to combat it.

Hot in the city: why investors should care about soaring temperatures

As heatwaves become more frequent, city centre buildings will need to adapt. For investors in global cities, keeping a close eye on weather data will become vital.

Europe’s gas crisis: what does it mean for investors?

Europe faces high gas prices and potential shortages as supply from Russia dwindles.

Persimmon remains well on track despite ongoing headwinds

The company remains a highly profitable business with an operating margin of 31%, slightly ahead of this time last year.

US/China ‘chip’ race centres on Taiwan’s expertise

The European Union has proposed similar legislation and Japan passed an economic security law in May 2022.

One in three investors 'vulnerable': Boring Money

One in five of all investors classified themselves as vulnerable.

UK jobs market ignoring signs of impending recession

Employees did see their pay, excluding bonuses, rise by 4.7% from April to June

Locational quality 2022: Aargau down two places; Schaffhausen in competition with Lucerne

The Canton of Aargau has suffered the biggest ranking loss, dropping two places to lie just behind Nidwalden and Schwyz in 7th place.

Rathbone Global Opps piles into ‘crown jewel’ stocks

The managers of the Rathbone Global Opportunities fund took advantage of market weakness to add several ‘crown jewel’ businesses to the portfolio over a bruising second quarter.

How does inflation affect insurance-linked securities?

Inflation impacts insurance-linked securities (ILS) in a range of ways that investors in other asset types may not be familiar with.

Warren Buffett's darkest secrets

Continental was smart enough to make that list twice. As of 1992, in fact – though the picture would have improved since then – the money that had been made since the dawn of aviation by all of this country’s airline companies was zero.

In the UK and Europe, a summer like no other – RBC Wealth Management

The next occupant of Number 10 Downing Street will face a very challenging economic backdrop.

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