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The Autumn Statement is based on forecasts from the Office for Budget Responsibility, delivered by the Chancellor of the Exchequer. It is an update on the government’s plans for the economy. This year’s Autumn Budget is particularly interesting with a general election on the horizon. Voters and businesses alike will be looking for any taxpayer-friendly,…
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Equity markets were generally lower this week following a reduction in risk appetite amongst investors as the uncertainty around the heartbreaking events in the Middle East increased. On Wednesday, the Office for National Statistics released the latest inflation data for the UK. Having been expected to fall slightly over the month, inflation held steady at…
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If your investment goal is income, your options have broadened in the last two years. Source: Bank of England If you wanted income from your capital two or more years ago, there often seemed little alternative to taking on higher investment risk to achieve your goals. The Bank of England interest…
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Welcome to the latest edition of Caves Quarterly, where we review the key market and financial news from the last few months, and look ahead to the future. To read, please click the link: MHA Caves Quarterly Newsletter – Q3 2023
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This week, investors’ attention was focused on the tragic events unfolding in the Middle East. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of those affected by this terrible violence. In times of increased uncertainty, investors normally show an inclination for what they perceive to be safe haven assets. These typically include…
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This week, events in the bond markets dominated the headlines. As investors continued to adopt a “higher for longer” narrative for interest rates, long-dated government bond yields around the globe increased. On Wednesday in the US, 30-year Treasury bond yields rose to 5% for the first time in 16 years, whilst in Germany the…
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Stocks and bonds were generally lower this week as investors latched on to the US Federal Reserve’s narrative last week that interest rates are likely to stay higher for longer. Given the resilience of the US economy so far this year, there is now an expectation that monetary policy will need to be kept in…
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It is a busy week with Inflation data in the UK released, the Federal Reserve (Fed) announcing interest rates in the States and finally, the Bank of England setting rates. The Office for National Statistics published new CPI data on Wednesday which showed inflation rose by 6.7% in the 12 months…
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In a time of rising inflation and costs, it’s important to consider ways to not only save money, but also how to get your savings to work harder for you. Whether you have short- or long-term goals such as that dream holiday, a new car, or saving for a house deposit or retirement, regular savings…
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Weekly Market Update- Week Ending 27/10/2023
Earnings season got up to a gallop this week with many of the world’s largest companies updating shareholders. The moves at an index level in the United States were dominated by a mixed bag of results from tech giants, including Microsoft (beat expectations), Alphabet (missed), Amazon (beat) and Meta (beat). Across Europe, some…
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