You saw it here first - float of £2.5bn of NHS 5% 2048 bonds.
I have an idea. How about either the Government or even one of the banking groups floating a specific NHS Loan Bond? In times of crisis...
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Market Comment and a patriotic suggestion for savers - a NHS 5% Bond 2048
In this end of week article Mark Watson-Mitchell gives a quick view of property prices, food prices and where the market is going. He...
I am certainly no expert but ….
A lot does appear to be going wrong currently. Admittedly nothing like a Pandemic, however there are many areas of concern that do not...
What price for cost-of-living standards?
I still stick to my comment of 3 January this year when I noted that the market had no real base to be as high as it was then trading....
UK economy flirting with a recession despite inflation slowing
Commenting on the UK economy flirting with a recession despite inflation slowing, Dan Boardman-Weston, CEO and Chief Investment Officer...
Headwinds for Markets Starting to Diminish Disinflationary forces point to a more benign environment
Laurence Taylor, Portfolio Specialist,T.RowePrice Key Insights Inflation appears to be peaking, while supply issues are easing. A likely...
FTSE breaks through 8,000 level
Last Week in the City provides a round-up of market movements and the global investing outlook. This covers the week to 17 February 2023....
Consumer confidence remains stubbornly low
Commenting on UK retail sales rebounding in January, Tom Hopkins, Portfolio Manager at BRI Wealth Management, said: “UK retail sales...
Where to Invest: Top 3 Investments to Protect Yourself Against Inflation
As we’re preparing to deal with an 11.1% inflation as of October 2022, people are looking for ways to secure their money and capitalise...
Tensions are increasing
This month, FischViews focuses on the rapid decline in money supply, which is a warning signal for financial markets. However, so far,...
Persistent volatility in 2022 prompts traders to turn more cautious; adapt to new market conditions
The Pulse Report: Persistent volatility in 2022 prompts traders to turn more cautious; adapt to new market conditions Short-position...
We were, and still are, positive on UK equities
By David Winckler, Senior Investment Analyst at IBOSS, part of Kingswood Amidst all the doom and gloom last year, it was refreshing to...
A critical week for markets
By Rupert Thompson, Chief Economist at Kingswood Equity markets resumed their rebound last week after a pause the previous one. Global...
Investment Week considers - UK smaller companies remain an 'uncomfortable trade'
Author James Baxter-Derrington reported that Brexit, the pandemic and a looming recession have not helped the UK's smaller companies UK...
Investment Week reports that UK company profit warnings spike 50% in 2022 - 17.7% of firms
UK company profit warnings spike 50% in 2022 17.7% of firms Author Elliot Gulliver-Needham reported that out of the 305 profit warnings...
Market Comment – today’s 175 point rise has no base
Ongoing strikes inconveniencing all walks of life in the UK have been impactful over the last couple of months. I see them continuing...
Market Comment – expect an early fall-back
On Monday 3 October, just two months ago, I noted that the best time to buy was when there was pain all around. The FT Index was then...
Market insights - the UK - WH Ireland
The asset class suffered another torrid month with small and mid-cap equities once more bearing the brunt of the losses, although large...
Receding liquidity exposes risks
By Frédérique Carrier, Head of Investment Strategy in the British Isles and Asia at RBC Wealth Management Long dry spells and retreating...
AIM IPOs reach 13-year low in Q3
£3m in new equity raised London’s Alternative Investment Market experienced its lowest number of initial public offerings for one...
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