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Gilts, Sterling recovery and markets

So the UK Government has sold the most expensive Gilt since 2007, paying 5.668% till redemption in October 2025. That is significantly higher than the rates which were applying only a few years ago. Unless inflation abates (and wage figures today don’t help) then the cost of servicing the National Debt will rocket and...

A snapshot of what we do as wealth managers

Let’s start with some good news. The price of wheat is back to where it was before Russia invaded Ukraine. I bet you haven’t read that anywhere. It really is quite amazing however, now almost down half on its March high. At this rate we’ll be thinking of buying-in again as we sold ours...

What does the Autumn Statement mean?

The markets have been steady following the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, which came as no great surprise in its bid to tighten belts and curb public debt. The Pound did see a slight dip but has remained firm otherwise and that was more to do with what the Dollar was doing than the Pound itself. The budget...

Shark-infested financial waters

Happy birthday to me, happy birthday to me… I’ve passed the 37th anniversary of sitting in my tiny home office in Georgeham wondering ‘what had I done’… however, those thoughts didn’t last too long, even with numerous trials and tribulations since! There are no regrets and indeed, some of those first clients are still...

Gilts, Sterling recovery and markets

A snapshot of what we do as wealth managers

What does the Autumn Statement mean?

Shark-infested financial waters

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