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…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Headline CPI inflation is expected to continue to rise slightly, continuing the unwelcome trend we’ve seen since October. Prices at the…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK markets look set to open on the back foot, marrying expected moves across Europe as investors prepared for the release of key…
Aarin Chiekrie, equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “Next’s Christmas trading update gave investors plenty to be jolly about. In the nine weeks to 28 December, full-price sales rose 5.7% higher on…
*(not seasonally adjusted), published by the Building Societies Association on 3 January 2025, covering November 2024. **based on the most competitive easy access account without a bonus, paying 4.85%. Savings rates…
Figures from a survey of 2,000 people by Opinium for HL in September 2024. Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown “Around a week into the New Year and…
Susannah Streeter head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’London’s blue-chip index is set for a subdued start to trading as investors assess falling confidence among UK businesses and oil…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Stocks are struggling for a sense of direction in early trade in London, with the New Year rally losing steam. Oil…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’A pulse of positivity has propelled the FTSE 100 higher on the first trading day of the new year. London’s blue-chip…
What to expect from a selection of FTSE 100, FTSE 250 and selected other companies reporting next week: Next, Q4 Trading Statement, Tuesday 7 January Aarin Chiekrie, equity analyst, Hargreaves…
Nationwide has released its house price index for December: Strong end to the year for UK house prices Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “December typically sees a pause…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “UK futures are set for a lower open on the final trading session of 2024, after sliding 0.4% yesterday. The cautious mood aligns with…
Matt Britzman, senior equity researcher, Hargreaves Lansdown: “European markets are set to open lower, with a quiet week ahead offering little in the way of economic data or corporate news…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The FTSE 100 delivered a positive start to Christmas Eve trading, despite a week clouded by lacklustre economic data. Monday’s session saw the index close…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The FTSE 100 has continued on its losing streak, with a Santa rally proving elusive, while European indices are also in…
Robert Farago, head of strategic asset allocation, Hargreaves Lansdown: Stay humble – and stay invested. “At this time of year, we receive investment outlooks for the year ahead from many…
Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “As the festive season gives way to the post-Christmas comedown, divorce season moves up a gear. The first working Monday of the…
Matt Britzman, senior equity analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “European markets posted sharp losses in early trading, with the FTSE 100 down 1.1%, tracking a global selloff sparked by the US Federal Reserve’s…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’Investors are eyeing up another expected interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve later but may have to get used to…
Tara Irwin, senior ESG analyst, Hargreaves Lansdown: “The Environment Agency’s National Flood and Coastal Erosion Risk Assessment released today paints a stark picture: the impact of climate change is accelerating,…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’The Magnificent Seven are set to continue to exert huge influence over Wall Street performance, given the weight of the tech…
Figures from a survey of 2,000 people by Opinium for Hargreaves Lansdown, September 2024 Sarah Coles, head of personal finance, Hargreaves Lansdown: “It’s the time of year where optimism is…
Susannah Streeter, head of money and markets, Hargreaves Lansdown: ‘’It’s been a lacklustre Monday so far in London, with overall trading muted and a disappointing debut for Canal+. It was not…
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,…