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Global updates: tariff jitters

US markets declined over February as a whole, driven down by concerns over the possible impact of US President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs.

Adviser-Hub 11th Mar 2025

Market Updates

Government loses second “meaningful vote”

Having lost the first “meaningful vote” on Brexit by a record margin in January, the Government went on to lose a second “meaningful vote” on Prime Minister Theresa May’s updated Brexit deal.

Adviser-Hub 14th Mar 2019

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UK equity income market review: UK equity yields surged over 2018

UK equity markets continued their downward trend into December amid intensifying speculation over the possibility of a no-deal Brexit. Although the government managed to reach an agreement with the...

Adviser-Hub 17th Dec 2018

Market Updates

Global bond market review: Brexit sentiment drives European bond yields

European government bond yields rose sharply in November on the news that the UK and EU had finally managed to thrash out a Brexit deal.

Adviser-Hub 7th Dec 2018

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UK equity income market review: Brexit hangs in the balance

UK share prices fell during November as months of Brexit negotiation between the UK and the EU finally culminated in an agreed deal.

Adviser-Hub 7th Dec 2018

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UK bond market review: Brexit: decision time

UK government bonds and the pound remained hostages to Brexit in November as the UK finally agreed a Brexit deal with the EU.

Adviser-Hub 7th Dec 2018

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Global update: Deal or no deal … or no Brexit at all?

Months of Brexit speculation and uncertainty came to a head in November as the UK and the EU finally succeeded in reaching a Brexit deal.

Adviser-Hub 7th Dec 2018

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Europe market review: Italy remains defiant

Brexit moved closer to a resolution during November as the EU and UK reached agreement on a deal; however, there are considerable doubts whether the deal will be ratified by the UK Parliament.

Adviser-Hub 7th Dec 2018

Market Updates

Global update: October’s global sell-off

October proved a torrid month for investors as equity markets fell heavily. The global sell-off was attributed to a range of factors, including concerns over Italy’s budget, wider worries about Brexit...

Adviser-Hub 9th Nov 2018

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Europe market review: Europe: “a bunch of uncertainties”

European equity markets fell during October against a backdrop of intensifying worries relating to the impact of rising protectionism, Brexit and concerns over Italy's budget.

Adviser-Hub 9th Nov 2018

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Brexit enters the last six months

Gilt yields rose during September as the Brexit negotiation process moved towards its final six months and a summit in Salzburg ended without a deal. The IMF concluded its annual assessment of the UK...

Adviser-Hub 5th Oct 2018

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"Moment of truth"?

September 2018 With six months to go until Brexit takes place, the negotiation process stalled in Salzburg as the EU rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Chequers plan. European Council Pres...

Adviser-Hub 4th Oct 2018

Market Updates

Global update: EU rejects Chequers plan

he possibility of a hard Brexit came more sharply into focus during September as an EU summit in Salzburg rejected Prime Minister Theresa May’s Chequers plan. European Council (EC) President Don...

Adviser-Hub 2nd Oct 2018

Market Updates

Global update: What's next for Nafta?

Trade talks took a fresh turn during August as the US and Canada failed to reach agreement over the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (Nafta).

Adviser-Hub 5th Sep 2018

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Brexit concerns intensify

August 2018 Amid mounting fears that the UK might have to exit the EU without a deal, the pound wobbled during August, dipping below US$1.27 against the US dollar for the first time in over a year....

Adviser-Hub 5th Sep 2018

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UK equity yields rise in August

August 2018 UK equity markets declined during August as investor sentiment was undermined by escalating concern that Brexit might actually take place without the UK and EU reaching a deal. The yiel...

Adviser-Hub 5th Sep 2018

Market Updates

Global update: Deal or no deal?

Investors became increasingly preoccupied by the possibility of a “no-deal” Brexit during July as the UK’s Parliament broke up for the summer recess.

Adviser-Hub 9th Aug 2018

Market Updates

Global bond market review: Rising demand for “safe havens”

June 2018 Demand for investments perceived to be “safe havens” – such as US Treasury Bonds, the Japanese yen and the Swiss franc – was boosted during the month by concerns o...

Adviser-Hub 16th Jul 2018

Market Updates

US market review: “Losers on both sides”?

June 2018 Trade dominated newsflow and sentiment in the US during June. Investors endured a lacklustre month as financial markets reacted to the latest moves from the US Government and its key trad...

Adviser-Hub 16th Jul 2018

Market Updates

Trade tensions intensify

Financial markets in June were soured by the rapidly deteriorating trade relationship between the US and China. The IMF warned that the US’s aggressive trade strategy risked harming the global economy...

Adviser-Hub 2nd Jul 2018

Market Updates

Global update: Trade wars on the horizon

May 2018 Corporate news took a back seat during May as political developments directed investor sentiment. The possibility of an international trade war moved closer during the month as the US pres...

Adviser-Hub 4th Jun 2018

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The Week: La Dolce Vita?

Markets have been soothed by Italy’s apparently successful bond auction. Are they too quick to revert to business as usual?

Adviser-Hub 31st May 2018

Market Updates

Europe market review: Post-Brexit future of Northern Ireland remains in doubt

February 2018 European share prices generally fell in February, undermined by speculation that major central banks may be poised to tighten monetary policy more quickly than previously anticipated....

Adviser-Hub 14th Mar 2018

Market Updates

Global bond market review: US bond yields continue to rise

Global bond investors experienced an eventful February as investors faced up to the possibility that interest rates in the US might rise sooner than anticipated.

Adviser-Hub 14th Mar 2018

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Europe market review: The EU sets out its Brexit stall

The EU outlined its requirements for the UK during the post-Brexit transition period that will take place from March 2019 to the end of 2020. 

Adviser-Hub 14th Feb 2018

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