Investment Comment January 2024

The Federal Reserve (Fed) once again held rates steady at 5.25–5.50% at its 13 December meeting. However, Chair Jerome Powell signalled that the…

Investment Comment December 2023

Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement on 22 November, which included a cut to Class 1 National Insurance contributions from 12% to…

Investment Comment November 2023

The Federal Reserve (‘Fed’) held rates steady again at the 1 November meeting, in line with analysts’ predictions. Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, indicated…

Investment Comment October 2023

The main financial event of the third quarter at the economic symposium at Jackson Hole, saw Fed Chair, Jerome Powell, state that while headline inflation has dropped considerably from its peak…

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