Economic Review – June 2025
Our latest Economic Review looking back on June includes – UK economy Q2 figures, BoE keeps Bank Rate, what will happen in the Autumn Budget and retail sales figures show a sharp drop.
Economic Review – May 2025
Our latest Economic Review looking back on May includes – UK economy grew 0.7% in Q1 2025, beating forecasts. The BoE cut interest rates despite inflation rising to 3.5%. Meanwhile, jobs data showed softening.
“We want to secure the best deal possible for British jobs and British industry”
After a tumultuous time for global markets following his Liberation Day announcement on 2 April, last week President Trump took to social media to reveal a 90-day suspension on most of the tariffs, plus a lowering of reciprocal tariffs. (Updated 17 April)
Investing in times of uncertainty
There is no doubt that the pandemic, the invasion of Ukraine, and the cost-of-living crisis have resulted in market volatility. Economic and geopolitical events always prompt investors to question whether now is a good time to invest or to remain invested.
“We want to secure the best deal possible for British jobs and British industry”
After a tumultuous time for global markets following his Liberation Day announcement on 2 April, last week President Trump took to social media to reveal a 90-day suspension on most of the tariffs, plus a lowering of reciprocal tariffs. (Updated 17th April)
Policy U-turn prompts market upswing
Following a remarkable week of tariff trauma, on Wednesday President Trump took to social media to announce a 90-day pause on most of the tariffs announced last week and a substantial lowering of Reciprocal Tariffs, to be agreed during this period.
Market Update
Trump’s sweeping global tariffs have triggered market turmoil and international backlash, especially from China. While stocks slump, gold hits record highs. Investors are urged to stay focused on long-term goals and avoid reacting emotionally to short-term market noise.
Spring Statement 2025
The Chancellor Rachel Reeves has cut the welfare budget further and boosted defence spending in a Spring Statement aimed at kick-starting the faltering economy. Meanwhile, the OBR – the government’s financial watchdog – halved its growth forecast for this year to 1%.