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Having started the week on the front foot, it felt as if investor concerns shifted slightly as the week progressed. Fears about inflation were replaced by concerns about the overall health of the economy, with equity markets softer as a result. Weaker-than-expected economic data in the US on Wednesday provided hope that the battle against inflation might be…
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Welcome to the latest edition of Caves Quarterly, where we take a look back over the last few months and look ahead to the future. To read, please click the link below: MHA Caves Wealth Quartely Newsletter – Q4 2022
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For investors, the main focus of attention this week was on the December US inflation data, due Thursday. With markets in a more optimistic mood since mid-December, there was a collective sigh of relief when the data showed a sixth straight monthly decline in inflation to 6.5% year-on-year. Having been 7.1% in November, the sharp…
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As investors returned to their desks following the Christmas break, it was the same themes which dominated minds. Worries over slowing economic growth, combined with an environment where central banks continue to raise interest rates, were balanced with the optimism surrounding the reopening of China and how this might boost global growth in the year…
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On lighter-than-normal volumes, as we enter the Christmas run-in, global equity markets were mixed this week as the anticipated Santa rally failed to gather much momentum. US shares came under pressure on Thursday after revised GDP data indicated that the US economy grew faster than previously thought in the third quarter, sparking fears that the…
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In part 2 our Tax Efficient Investing webinar, our financial adviser Scott Kent joins the private client team from MHA MacIntyre Hudson to look at the rules associated with pension reliefs and where the opportunities exist. They also cover the Inheritance Tax benefits associated with qualifying investments for Business Relief, and how this compares to…
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There was no sign of a Christmas slowdown in investment markets this week as we saw new inflation data and interest rate decisions from many of the world’s largest economies. On the inflation data front in both the US and the UK, it was encouraging news. Following the fall in October to 7.7% (which kickstarted…
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It’s been a mixed week for investment markets as investors await key policy decisions due shortly. Both the Federal Reserve (Fed) and Bank of England (BoE) meet next week to discuss monetary policy. First up on Wednesday, the Fed will reveal its interest rate decision. Interest rates in the States, having started the year at…
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It was a positive week for investment markets as new data in Europe and the US provided hope that inflation may now be trending lower. Also adding to improved investor sentiment, Fed Chairman Jerome Powell confirmed on Wednesday that smaller interest rate rises are likely required going forward. He did, however, warn investors that monetary…
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Weekly Market Update- Week Ending 27/01/2023
It was a generally positive week for investment markets, as investors focused on individual company performance with the Q4 earnings season gathering pace. Over in the US, there were high-profile earnings misses for Microsoft, and closer to home, while overall performance at Diageo was strong, investors were concerned about slowing sales growth within the all-important…
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