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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...

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Investment psychology and trusts

Albeit a little belated, I hope you had an enjoyable Coronation weekend. Whatever your views on the process, no other country in the world can replicate what we can produce so all applause to the thousands involved in whatever way they achieved such a successful event - and a restful holiday weekend, I trust...

When will the State Pension age go up?

News the state pension age is unlikely to rise to 68 will be welcome for those seeking to banish uncertainty from their retirement plans. A week is a long time in politics, let alone 17 years, but the Work and Pensions Secretary Mel Stride has said it is likely to be ‘2040 or thereabouts’. He said...

Coronation, cost of living & currency

Before anything else, we hope you had a really Happy Coronation Weekend! Well done your Majesties! So, US growth is lower than expected, unemployment is rising in the UK and the US as job vacancies are falling and that is seen as good news so the markets react without great negativity... why? It may sound bizarre...

Are you now liable for Inheritance Tax?

Inheritance Tax has become a ‘mainstream tax’ for many and people are being warned to put their finances in order to make passing on their wealth to the next generation as tax efficient as possible. The Government has taken £7.2billion in Inheritance Tax (IHT) receipts for the 2022-23 tax year, HMRC figures have revealed and...

Investment opportunities and trends

You will recall the special opportunities I mentioned recently in several Investment Trusts? Triple Point Social Housing has been reading my missives. It has announced a small buy-back to cancel up to £5million of its shares at these seriously deep discounts and that has floated many of the similar boats. We don’t have that...

UK stock market is one of the best for dividends

Despite the cost of living crisis, high interest rates and ongoing uncertainty, 2023 looks set to be the 'year of the dividends' for investors and in that regard the UK remains one of the best-valued markets around. A recent study of markets by Evelyn Partners said the firm was expecting investors to seek securities yielding...

Would you remove your own appendix to ‘save money’?

Would you begin dismantling your household pipes without knowledge to find a leak or would you call a plumber? Would you remove your own appendix with just a scalpel and a little alcohol, knowing roughly where it was and not having a clue what was connected to it or any hidden dangers? It is...

Happy Easter, good news and why you should avoid crypto

I wasn’t going to write so soon but the weather is changing, the spring sun is shining and well, after a rather grim few months I wanted to wish everyone a very Happy Easter! The word originated from the pagan goddess for spring, Ēostre but it reflects new life springing forth and the symbolism...

Latest on the banks crash and why forecasts are unreliable

So, a mini bank collapse (compared to the larger ones) which has passed without significant contagion, saw bank shares across the globe fall in value by $0.5trillion in a week, the most since the pandemic panic. This will affect investors’ portfolios everywhere as banks represent a large portion of market indices too. Goldman Sachs loses...

Gilts, Sterling recovery and markets

Investment psychology and trusts

When will the State Pension age go up?

Coronation, cost of living & currency

Are you now liable for Inheritance Tax?

Investment opportunities and trends

UK stock market is one of the best for dividends

Would you remove your own appendix to ‘save money’?

Happy Easter, good news and why you should avoid crypto

Latest on the banks crash and why forecasts are unreliable

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