Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has set off on another sprint higher having already reached fresh records, as investors see renewed appeal in…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The footsie has cruised to a fresh all-time high, breaking past the psychologically important 8,600 mark, as investors seek shelter in its…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Gold is shining as a ‘safe haven’ asset, with investors seeking shelter to weather the storm of unpredictability. With US President Donald…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘London’s blue-chip index has found another spring in its step, rising to fresh record levels. It climbed to 8,565 before slipping…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has opened the week buoyed by positive winds and renewed investor enthusiasm. It is close to clinching a…
Outlook 2025: Bitcoin is not the answer to US economic problems By Mark Sobel Washington DC news blogs are replete with mentions of cryptocurrencies and a strategic bitcoin reserve. Meanwhile,…
Outlook 2025: Will central banks pick up the pace on CBDCs? By Katerina Liu Central banks are progressing in their research on retail central bank digital currencies, but some have…
Gold-backed digital currency could be a game-changer for Brics By Alexej Jordanov The shifting dynamics of global trade and finance have intensified the search for a stable, universally accepted unit…
How to build a resilient future By Yara Aziz In a rapidly evolving financial landscape, public pension and sovereign funds are focusing on three major themes: the difficulty of balancing…
Emma Wall, head of platform investments, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Expect volatility to reign in 2025 and for equities and bonds to be jumpy over the next 12 months. Nothing new there,…
European safe assets boosted by growing international demand By Burhan Khadbai Increasing international demand – particularly from Asian investors – is boosting the status of Europe’s safe assets. This comes…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 is digging its heels in and putting on a mini rebound this morning after a disappointing session yesterday that was overshadowed by…
Market report: China lobs in more stimulus and gold shoots to record highs. Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has started the week on a positive…
Victoria Hasler, head of fund research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Remember how your granny always told you that if something seems too good to be true then it probably is? You’d do…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE has opened flat this morning after what can best be described as a stable week for basket of London’s biggest…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Early trading sees UK markets give back some of yesterday’s gains, failing to take cues from the US and Asia. It’s a pretty…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Stocks look set to struggle for a sense of direction at the start of a week dominated by ongoing conflicts and…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “London’s blue-chip index has had a surge of power as heightened geopolitical tensions have eased, and investors assessed the brighter prospects…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has spring in its step at the start of the week, amid an easing of geopolitical tensions. The…
Victoria Hasler, head of fund research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “When the world starts to look scary, investors often turn to assets which they perceive to be ‘safe’. With a war escalating…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown “The FTSE has been lifted higher by the fresh breeze in the sails of the UK economy. It’s still on a…
Sophie Lund-Yates, lead equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK blue chips have risen in early trading as it emerged that a technical recession is a thing of the past. Gross domestic…
Central banks and the revival of gold By Willem Middelkoop One of the most significant changes in the world of money has been happening by stealth rather than through any…
Steve Clayton, head of equity funds, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Weakness on Wall Street last night has followed through to Asian stock markets overnight. Tech stocks led Wall Street down last night,…
2024 investment lookahead: UK vs US, bond yields compelling and gold on a roll Emma Wall, head of investment analysis and research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “2024 is not going to be…