June 2022 - Philip J Milton & Company Plc

Interest rates go up, some markets go down

Well. The world is a changed place, economically. The US has raised interest rates by the biggest one-day sum for 30 years but let’s not lose perspective – that is 0.75%pa.Our own rates have also risen 0.25% and the markets are saying ‘not enough’. This is after the lowest rates since the Bank of...

Fuel prices will come down – eventually

With the cost of filling the average family car with fuel now £100 and the price of a litre of petrol predicted to hit a record £2, it is having a huge impact on everyone. Public transport and alternatives such as cycling to work may appear green and a good solution, but for many here...

Businessman hands around a crystal ball with 'future' written on it

What is it we actually do?

Some industries appear shrouded in mystery to the public at large and ‘what is it you actually do?’ is a common question we hear as a chartered wealth management company – as no doubt do many others in various professions. We offer various services, but the biggest by some margin is looking after the wealth...

Blue Planet Investment Trust letter – don’t worry

A number of clients have received an astonishing letter from Blue Planet Investment Trust today. I wanted to assure clients that they have to do nothing as a consequence of its receipt but I shall be sending a full letter to everyone next week. There is absolutely no ‘urgency’ to do anything and all...

Happy 70 years on the throne Your Majesty!

Before anything else, have a great Bank Holiday weekend! It is brilliant to recognise that today (Thursday, June 2) is the 69th anniversary of the Queen’s Coronation (70 years on the throne). Well done Ma’am!Never in history has anyone been more successful in travel, communication, business and political leadership and held such role for...

Queen's Coronation footstoll replica and memorabilia

Happy 70th anniversary Your Majesty

The nation will be celebrating the Platinum Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II from tomorrow (Thursday) with a four-day bank holiday weekend so we thought it might be interesting to compare the financial situation in the 70 years between then and now. Her Majesty actually ascended the throne on 6 February 1952 but did not wish...

Interest rates go up, some markets go down

Fuel prices will come down – eventually

What is it we actually do?

Blue Planet Investment Trust letter – don’t worry

Happy 70 years on the throne Your Majesty!

Happy 70th anniversary Your Majesty

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