Hunt delivers austere Autumn Statement
UK chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced a series of measures aimed at repairing public finances and the UK’s credibility in financial markets in his Autumn Statement.
Market Overview
Stocks surge as inflation falls
The United States led a strong rally in equity markets last week, boosted by the release of inflation data which suggests that high price pressures in the world’s largest economy are easing.
Talking tough
Market Overview from Quilter Cheviot By Richard Carter, Head of Fixed Interest Research Central Banks continued to push up interest rates last week amid their …
Rise in major global stock markets
Market Overview from Quilter Cheviot By Alan McIntosh, Chief Investment Strategist The kitchen sink drama of the UK government continued apace last week as newly …
Sunak becomes the UK’s new prime minister
Market overview from Quilter Cheviot By Alan McIntosh, Chief Investment Strategist Rishi Sunak will become Britain’s next prime minister after the withdrawal of rival candidates …
Hunt reverses bulk of mini-budget
Market Overview from Quilter Cheviot By Alan McIntosh, Chief Investment Strategist United Kingdom politics continues to dominate financial markets, with prime minister Liz Truss replacing …
Stocks end soft September on the lows
Global equities moved lower last week with the MSCI All Country World Index dropping 2.5%, extending September’s decline to 9.5% and the year-to-date loss to just over 25%. This marked the worst monthly loss for the index since March 2020.
UK markets upset by mini-budget
Market Overview from Quilter Cheviot By Alan McIntosh, Chief Investment Strategist The pound fell to a record low against the US dollar and UK government …
Truss wins race for UK PM
Market overview from Quilter Cheviot By Alan McIntosh, Chief Investment Strategist Liz Truss has been sworn in as Britain’s new prime minister after comfortably beating …
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