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Outlook for UK Markets

Despite the recent increased pace of economic growth being experienced by many developed and emerging countries, growth in the UK economy still appears to be

Matthew Clark February 22, 2018

Febrile Markets

What a difference a day makes. I started to write this commentary yesterday following sharp falls in global equity markets of around 7% from their

Matthew Clark February 7, 2018

Will Investment Markets Perform in 2018

2017 Record Year Overall, global equity markets had an excellent year in 2017, indeed the best since 2009 contrary to the pessimistic projections of many

Matthew Clark January 3, 2018

Global Markets and 2018 Outlook

Contrary to many commentators’ expectations, 2017 has been another good year for investments. However, for a UK sterling based investor, volatility has returned as currency

Matthew Clark December 18, 2017

Update on Global Financial Markets Q4 2017

Global Financial markets continue to prosper in 2017 as positive economic activity worldwide is driven by accommodative monetary policy and, in most cases, negligible inflation.

Matthew Clark November 7, 2017

Our Investment Commentary for Q3 2017 (1 July – 30 September 2017)

The global economy continues to expand, with the recovery in Europe now looking particularly impressive. This is supported by solid growth in corporate earnings, and

Matthew Clark November 7, 2017

UK Economic Outlook for Sterling as Brexit negotiations start

The weaker UK Services Purchasing Managers’ data for August, at a 11-month low, confirm the on-going slowdown in UK economic growth.

Matthew Clark September 12, 2017

Our Investment Commentary for Q2 2017 (1 April – 30 June 2017)

Global equity markets have continued to exhibit late bull market characteristics, climbing a ‘wall of worry’ to record highs, an 8-year long bull market, the

Matthew Clark August 3, 2017

General Election 2017 – Another Political Shock

“Risk comes from not knowing what you’re doing.” (Warren Buffett)

Matthew Clark June 9, 2017

UK General Election – Market Expectations

We live in uncertain times. With just two days to go before the General Election, the polls are divided in respect of the likely outcome,

Matthew Clark June 6, 2017

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