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 & Jobs News
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 […]
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 […]
“A budget that forgot exporters”, says Cambridgeshire CEO
Simon Kenney, CEO of advanced materials and metals specialist Goodfellow, explains why Labour’s first budget back in power has left exporters feeling left behind. “As […]
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 […]
Budget ‘likely to hurt working people’ and does little for economic growth, IEA researchers suggest
Experts at The Institute of Economic Affairs has given a stinging critique on today’s budget, saying it their approach ‘did not inspire confidence’. Commenting on […]
UK Inflation falls below Bank of England’s target – Market impact and expert analysis
It’s just been confirmed that headline inflation fell to 1.7% in September, below the BoE’s 2% target for the first time since 2021. Year-on-year inflation […]
70% of UK home owners disagree with Labour’s plan to reverse Tory Stamp Duty relief for First Time Buyers
A massive 70% of UK home owners believe that Labour’s plan to reverse the Tory Stamp Duty relief for First Time Buyers will negatively impact […]
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. […]
Global Trade Activity Stabilizing Amid Signs of Two-Speed Recovery
US trade activity climbs higher, China’s recovery remains steady, the Eurozone begins to plateau, and Vietnam, India, Malaysia, and Mexico rise rapidly as supply chain […]