Emma Wall, Chief Investment Strategist, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The end of the US shutdown euphoria has proved short-lived. While the promise of resolution was welcome for equity and bond markets, the…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “It’s a quiet start to trading in London this morning, with the FTSE100 opening around 0.1% higher at 9529. The Q3 reporting…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Jay Powell, Chair of the US Federal Reserve, boosted expectations that lower interest rates are on their way in the US in…
Robert Farago, head of strategic asset allocation, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Currency markets aren’t tranquil places, and it’s hard to accurately chart their direction or how comfortable the ride will be. The…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE has rebounded slightly this morning after shedding 80 points on Tuesday. Storm clouds are gathering ahead of Rachel Reeve’s second…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Wall Street closed weakly last night, with the S&P 500 index losing 0.6% in value. But that number, unremarkable in itself, does…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Asian markets have rallied overnight, after the announcement of a trade deal between the US and Japan. The deal sees a 15%…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “With the corporate interim results season yet to kick off in earnest, today was always going to see investors turning their attention…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’There’s caution at the start of the week, as trade talks get underway in London to try to stem a bigger…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has struggled to cling onto gains as investors get to grips with hotter-than expected Uk inflation figures and…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 hasn’t quite echoed the enthusiasm seen in US and Asian markets for the partial roll-back of tariffs between trading…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has caught that Friday feeling, surfing upwards on a wave of enthusiasm, powered by expectations of lower interest…
Susannah Streeter head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Equity trading on the London market has got off to a subdued start as investors continue to assess the implications of…
Tax and spending Interest rates The pound and the FTSE 100 Growth stocks Bond investors Savings Pensions and annuities Mortgages Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Stocks are riding the rumour rollercoaster when it comes to Trump’s tariff plans. Hopes for a more contained policy which emerged…
Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Everything has changed beyond recognition since 1983, when the £1 coin was launched. Back then, mobile phones were the stuff of science…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown ‘’The FTSE 100 has climbed at the start of the week with consumer discretionary and real estate companies boosted by hopes…
Market report: Positive start for the FTSE 100 on first trading day of the New Year Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has begun…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 has opened in the red as investors come to terms with the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest…
Market report: Wheat prices jump adding to food cost worries while easyJet bookings glide higher Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Just as painful food inflation was…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The inflationary tide is turning faster than expected and although consumers and companies may still struggle amid the wave of higher…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst at Hargreaves Lansdown: “The Bank of England’s latest stress test has shown the UK’s main lenders will be able to stomach worsening economic conditions. This…
Bank of England raises rates to 3.5%, the ninth consecutive rise since December 2021. Inflation still seen as the bigger Grinch for the UK economy rather than recession. Financial market…
Warnings from the Federal Reserve that the inflation fight is not yet over set to hang over markets. Investors are in a cautious mood, reflected by mixed trading in Asia…