Global updates: Is a bubble brewing?
US markets were boosted in July by better-than-expected corporate earnings for the second quarter. In particular, strong earnings from the technology sector – including Microsoft – drov...
Adviser-Hub 11th Aug 2025
UK market review: FTSE 100 hits new high in July
The UK equity market performed relatively strongly during July as the blue-chip FTSE 100 Index closed above 9,000 points for the first time. Over the month as a whole, the FTSE 100 Index rose...
Market briefings look back at July
A selection of articles, written by our expert investment writers that cover the markets looking back through July.
Interest rate update: Circling hawks
The Bank of England (BoE) cut its key base rate by 25 basis points to 4% in August – its lowest level since February 2023. This was the third rate reduction of 2025, following cuts of 25 basi...
Adviser-Hub 7th Aug 2025
UK market review: Geopolitics dominate in June
Despite a turbulent start to 2025 – compounded by an escalation of ongoing conflict in the Middle East – UK equity markets performed relatively strongly over the first half of the year....
Adviser-Hub 8th Jul 2025
Market briefings look back at June
A selection of articles, written by our expert investment writers that cover the markets looking back through June.
UK market review: UK shares climb in May
After a torrid April, UK equity markets rose during May as investor sentiment improved, boosted by hopes of a continued moderation in global trade tensions.
Adviser-Hub 9th Jun 2025
Market briefings look back at May
A selection of articles, written by our expert investment writers that cover the markets looking back through May.
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