Emerging Market Wobbles
Emerging and developed markets are moving away from each other. Contrarian investors spy opportunities, where others see the risks of continued declines too great.
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Markets Have Different Views
With the Bank of England Base Rate set to be fixed until mid-2016, markets remain unconvinced by the new Governor’s target.
Base Rate at 0.5% Until 2016
August was a busy month at the Bank with Mark Carney’s succession to Sir Mervyn King as the Governor of the Bank of England.
Bank of England Base Rate September 2013
The Bank of England MPC has once again voted to maintain the official Bank Rate at 0.5% and the level of quantitative easing at £375bn.
Pensions Disappear
The Office for National Statistics has produced a stark picture of the pension landscape.
Bye Bye Buybacks
A popular way of boosting the returns on Venture Capital Trusts (VCTs) is set to disappear.
Not So Premium Bonds
A short time after we provided information on rate cuts from National Savings & Investments (When we thought Premium Bonds were going to be untouched), NS&I are going to cut the prize money on Premium Bonds.
UK Economy Picks Up
The latest figures for the UK economy show growth is returning – but there is still a long way to go.
Not the Budget
The latest round of spending announcements made at the end of June confirm continued austerity.