Higher interest rates beckon for the UK
Stronger-than-expected economic growth data fuelled expectations of an imminent increase in UK interest rates, creating some short-term volatility in gilt yields. Consumer price inflation reached 3% Y...
Adviser-Hub 7th Nov 2017
Central banks’ policy continues to shift
A widespread shift in central banks' monetary policy is helping to reduce the attractions of bonds. During October, the ECB announced that it would extend its bond-buying programme until at least...
Spain’s political crisis continued
Although European investors welcomed further evidence of a strengthening economy during October, sentiment was dampened by mounting political turmoil in Spain and wider concerns surrounding Brexit. Th...
President Xi hails China’s economic transition
China's annual economic growth rose from Rmb54 trillion to Rmb80 trillion, contributing more than one-third of total global economic growth, according to the country's President Xi. He hailed...
Nikkei 225 Index reaches two-decade high
The Nikkei 225 Index posted steady growth during October, underpinned by a strengthening domestic economy, and reached levels last seen in 1996. Investor sentiment was boosted by the victory of incumb...
Market briefings looking back at October
A selection of articles written by our expert investment writers, covering the markets looking back through October.
Global update: Politics dominate in October
Politics grabbed the spotlight during October, and global investor sentiment was affected by mounting political crisis in Spain, General Elections in Japan and Austria, and continuing developments.
So interest rates are going up for the first time in a decade. How do you feel?
The Bank of England has announced a hike in interest rates for the first time in a decade The base rate will rise from 0.25% to 0.5% With the economy fragile, is Carney making a mistake? I...
Adviser-Hub 2nd Nov 2017
Do MiFID II and GDPR contradict one another?
Miles Reucroft of Intelliflo discusses whether these two legislative initiatives are in conflict There have been persistent questions on whether MiFID II and GDPR contradict one another The ar...
North Korea dominates news flow
Global markets generally ended September in positive territory, despite an intensifying war of words between US President Donald Trump and North Korea. The UK was an exception, however; the FTSE 100 I...
Adviser-Hub 1st Nov 2017
Are financial advisers ready for GDPR?
By Miles Reucroft, Intelliflo We recently ran a survey among 270 users of our Intelligent Office practice management system to gauge the readiness of UK financial advisers for the forthcoming Gener...
Adviser-Hub 26th Oct 2017
Black Monday thirty years on
Black Monday is still etched on the collective consciousness of the investment industry, a reminder of the caprices of markets and how quickly they can turn. This volatility remains a key deterrent fo...
Adviser-Hub 19th Oct 2017
UK equity market review (September 2017)
Brexit concerns hamper confidence The FTSE 100 Index fell over September, dampened by uncertainties surrounding Brexit and wider concerns over North Korea. During the month, Prime Minister Theresa...
Adviser-Hub 12th Oct 2017
UK bond market review (September 2017)
Gilt yields soar in September Gilt prices fell and yields surged amid mounting expectations of an increase in UK interest rates – perhaps as early as November – and a strong increase in...
UK equity income market review (September 2017)
Brexit haunts UK investors While most other major equity markets rose during September, investor sentiment in the UK was dampened by ongoing Brexit-related concerns. Demand for UK equity funds has...
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