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30 May 2023
Earnings season: what does it tell us?
Earnings season not only tells investors how well companies have performed over each quarter, it also paints a picture of future performance too. While low expectations are currently being beaten, it’s not all good news in the US.
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Earnings season not only tells investors how well companies have performed over each quarter, it also paints a picture of future performance too. While low expectations are currently being beaten, it’s not all good news in the US.
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21 Apr 2023
The importance of a global perspective
As the uncertainty that beset markets in 2022 continues into 2023, the importance of adopting a global perspective can’t be overstated.
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As the uncertainty that beset markets in 2022 continues into 2023, the importance of adopting a global perspective can’t be overstated.
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14 Apr 2023
Monthly update: Markets rise as banking concerns ease
Global stocks rose after government intervention helped calm market jitters. Find out more.
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Global stocks rose after government intervention helped calm market jitters. Find out more.
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31 Mar 2023
Why investing could be a good long-term option for your cash
It’s important to keep cash for your short-term needs but, with year-on-year inflation above 10% in the UK, investing could be a good option for the future.
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It’s important to keep cash for your short-term needs but, with year-on-year inflation above 10% in the UK, investing could be a good option for the future.
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29 Mar 2023
Interest rates rise but the peak could be close
Central banks the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England raised rates once again this week, but such hikes could still come to an end sooner than previously expected.
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Central banks the US Federal Reserve and Bank of England raised rates once again this week, but such hikes could still come to an end sooner than previously expected.
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20 Mar 2023
Banking sector: A drop in confidence but not a systemic shock
Volatility within the banking sector is due to very specific issues with the banks affected. We would therefore not expect it to become a deeper, industry-wide issue.
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Volatility within the banking sector is due to very specific issues with the banks affected. We would therefore not expect it to become a deeper, industry-wide issue.
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16 Mar 2023
Silicon valley bank collapse shouldn't cause systemic shock
The banking sector was shaken by the fall of the start-up focused bank, but we don’t see it developing into a crisis.
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The banking sector was shaken by the fall of the start-up focused bank, but we don’t see it developing into a crisis.
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13 Mar 2023
New UK tax year, new tax changes
As the new tax year approaches, you might want to know about possible changes to what you’ll pay in tax.
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As the new tax year approaches, you might want to know about possible changes to what you’ll pay in tax.
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20 Feb 2023
The benefits of wealth diversification
Diversification could help you manage your wealth goals across all your assets.
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Diversification could help you manage your wealth goals across all your assets.
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16 Feb 2023
Monthly update: Transition time
Markets breathe sigh of relief as inflation pressures ease.
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23 Dec 2022
Is there a future for buy-to-let?
The current economic climate is putting pressure on private landlords, but there are opportunities too.
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The current economic climate is putting pressure on private landlords, but there are opportunities too.
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15 Dec 2022
Monthly Update: A positive month as tough year draws to a close
Markets rallied in November as US inflation fell, sparking speculation of smaller interest rate rises.
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Markets rallied in November as US inflation fell, sparking speculation of smaller interest rate rises.
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05 Dec 2022
Five ways to cut your carbon emissions
Coutts have identified five key areas where an individual could further reduce their carbon footprint and help the environment.
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Coutts have identified five key areas where an individual could further reduce their carbon footprint and help the environment.
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21 Nov 2022
Coutts outperforms worldwide peers in UN’s Responsible Investing assessment
Coutts identified as a leading steward of responsible investing globally.
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20 Nov 2022
Monthly update: When will the big interest hikes end?
So, interest rates are up. Again. On both sides of the Atlantic. When will the big hikes end? Coutts cover this, along with updates on their latest investment positioning and views on the UK now Rishi Sunak is Prime Minister.
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So, interest rates are up. Again. On both sides of the Atlantic. When will the big hikes end? Coutts cover this, along with updates on their latest investment positioning and views on the UK now Rishi Sunak is Prime Minister.
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14 Nov 2022
Golden rules to retirement planning: Protecting your wealth
In the final part of our retirement series, we look at what you can do to protect your wealth should life take a turn for the worse.
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In the final part of our retirement series, we look at what you can do to protect your wealth should life take a turn for the worse.
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19 Oct 2022
How will chancellor Jeremy Hunts plan affect the economy
With the new Chancellor undoing most of his predecessor’s tax cuts, here’s what we think current UK events could mean for the future…
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With the new Chancellor undoing most of his predecessor’s tax cuts, here’s what we think current UK events could mean for the future…
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19 Oct 2022
Liz Truss resigns: What now for markets?
With Prime Minister Liz Truss stepping down after just 44 days, we assess the impact for investors.
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With Prime Minister Liz Truss stepping down after just 44 days, we assess the impact for investors.
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18 Oct 2022
Black History Month and the value of black wealth
Recently nominated for the Rising Star Award by the Black Talent Awards, Business Development Director Shellia Kennedy writes on the importance of diversity in wealth creation and the value of remembering shared principles beyond Black History Month.
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Recently nominated for the Rising Star Award by the Black Talent Awards, Business Development Director Shellia Kennedy writes on the importance of diversity in wealth creation and the value of remembering shared principles beyond Black History Month.
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13 Oct 2022
MONTHLY UPDATE: Currency comes into focus
The pound’s recent plunge should be taken in the context of a strong dollar
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