Election fears eclipsed by Fed rate cut hopes: investors
Investor optimism is overshadowing concerns over the uncertain US election outcome as the Federal Reserve prepares for an anticipated interest rate cut this week. […]
Economy
Tax rises and complicated tweaks piles pressure on businesses
Multiple small tax changes announced at the Autumn Budget will create complexity for accountants and businesses Small businesses will be feeling the pressure of new […]
Quantum Advisory comments on Autumn budget
Today’s budget has made history, with it not only being the first Budget announcement made by a Labour led government in over 14 years, but […]
Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid comment on Autumn budget
Gus Williams, interim CEO at Chambers Wales South East, South West and Mid, said: “This was always going to be a difficult budget. The headlines […]
Budget 2024; Did Halloween come early? Hear the reaction from the Hazlewoods Cardiff Tax team
Tax partner Nick Haines and his team have been analysing yesterday’s announcements from Westminster. Nick states: “In the first Labour Budget for 14 years, there […]
UK drops out of Global Pension Index top 10
The UK has dropped out of the top 10 of the Mercer CFA Institute’s Global Pension Index. The index compares 48 retirement income systems around […]
Finance teams – evolve now or become irrelevant
A comprehensive new report reveals that finance teams worldwide are at a critical juncture, with just five years to adapt to rapidly changing demands—or face […]
Trump 2: Not the Stock Market’s Preferred Candidate
Lower taxes, tariffs to protect domestic industry, stricter immigration control – one might think that Donald Trump’s plans would be favorable for the capital markets. […]
Latest ONS Trade Data Reveals Rise in Imports as Trade Defecit Widens by £7.1 billion
This morning’s ONS trade data showed that the value of goods imports increased by £3.3 billion (7.1%) in June 2024, with a rise in imports […]