26 May 2023Local Authorities
What do rising construction costs mean for local authorities?
The last year has seen one of the highest periods of construction price inflation on record.
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25 May 2023Economic Updates
What is the Outlook for UK Public Finances?
Borrowing reached its highest point in March 2021 before it began to ease over the remainder of the year and through 2022 into 2023. However, recent months have seen this begin to worsen once again as the government is forced to borrow to support energy prices amid the cost-of-living crisis.
24 May 2023Investing
Should You Dollar Cost Average?
Dollar cost averaging is not a strategy for deciding what to invest in; rather, it can help you take the stress out of deciding when to invest. Using it as part of a comprehensive financial plan that includes a diversified mix of asset classes can help track, plan, and reduce risk regardless of what's happening in the market.
17 May 2023ESG
Is ESG Over?
ESG investing is moving from an early phase into something more sophisticated where investors will be challenged to really interrogate what they believe, rather than undertaking a tick box exercise.
16 May 2023Economic Updates
An Updated History of Base Rate
Can we expect a return of the sky-high-rates of the 1980s, or a more placid range of about 2% - 6% for the foreseeable future?
15 May 2023Economic Updates
Slower money growth, slower inflation?
What does easing money growth mean for inflation.
12 May 2023Economic Updates
Why does the US debt ceiling matter?
Over the past few years, we've become accustomed to hearing about the political tussles around the US debt ceiling, and the stand-off and brinkmanship to raise its level.
10 May 2023Banking
Are UK Banks Safe?
It’s clear the banking system has been strained in recent weeks, particularly in the US. Can we bank on the banks? (Part 4)
14 Apr 2023Economic Updates
What is the IMF's Outlook for UK Interest Rates?
IMF suggests a likely return of real interest rates to pre-pandemic levels.