Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The chances of the immediate involvement of US forces in the Israel-Iran conflict have receded after Donald Trump said he would make a decision…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Markets are back under pressure as US officials continue to weigh the possibility of direct involvement in the escalating Iran-Israel conflict. Any move…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Sentiment remains subdued as investors brace for the Iran-Israel conflict to intensify. Oil prices remain sharply higher on the week, as…
Robert Farago, head of strategic asset allocation, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The recent plunge in the value of the US dollar was its worst performance in 30 years. The parallel decline in…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Markets briefly breathed a breath of optimism yesterday afternoon – but it didn’t last. As tensions between Israel and Iran flared again overnight,…
Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Do you trust your spouse enough to give them savings and investments to hold for tax purposes? Almost three quarters of people…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Tensions in the Middle East are running sky high as Israel launched a wave of airstrikes against Iran’s nuclear development facilities overnight. The pre-emptive…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The chances of an interest rate cut this month look super-slim, given that inflation is expected to remain elevated. Even though…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “There’s more of a downbeat mood in play as tariffs are once again the talk of the town and countries brace for punishment…
Kate Marshall, lead investment analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “After a huge rebound in investor confidence among HL clients last month, June has seen a more mixed picture so far. This isn’t…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’A cautious mood is descending on the London market as investors await details of spending decisions which are set to be…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK consumers are starting to lose some steam, as retail sales in May grew at their slowest pace in six months and the labour…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’With going for growth set to be central to the government’s Spending review, the Prime Minister is keen to build the…
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…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE looks unlikely to move much this morning with little scheduled in the way of corporate news for investors to hang their hat…
Matt Britzman (pictured above), senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Just when Tesla investors were hoping for a period of calm on the global political stage, Elon Musk has started a…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets are in a holding pattern, with the FTSE 100 patiently waiting for a fresh catalyst to deliver the final push toward new all-time…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets have made another step in the right direction this morning, albeit a small one. The FTSE 100 opened a smidge higher, as investors…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets have opened with a small spring in their step, with the FTSE 100 up 0.25%. British American Tobacco and Pennon were among those…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The Footsie is struggling to cling onto ground as undercurrents of pessimism wash over markets and new fractures in the global…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “When it comes to global trade right now the only certainty is uncertainty. Just a day after US courts halted the lion’s…
Derren Nathan, head of equity research, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The Footsie looks set for a strong start after the US Court of International Trade ruled Donald Trump did not have the…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’A mood of cautious relief is spreading after the long weekend, amid hopes for more fruitful trade negotiations between the United…
Figures from the HL Savings & Resilience Barometer, January 2025: HL Savings and Resilience Barometer | January 2025 | HL Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “How much control…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Trump has made it clear that the EU is still out in the cold when it comes to trade negotiations and…