11/05/2015- Last week’s markets and economic data expected in the week ahead

The outcome of the UK general election was very well received by London’s financial markets on Friday, with equities and Sterling rising strongly and government bonds rising modestly. Investors welcomed ...

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May 11, 2015

05/05/2015- Last week’s markets and economic data expected in the week ahead

Economic data released last week was largely negative. The first estimate of first quarter GDP growth in the US came in at an annualised rate of 0.2%, well below expectations ...

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May 6, 2015

20/04/2015- Last week’s markets and economic data expected in the week ahead

Economic data released last week was very mixed. On the positive side, Eurozone industrial production in February posted its strongest monthly increase for 10 months, whilst Eurozone deflation eased to ...

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April 20, 2015

What is a New ISA (NISA) and why should you use one?

 What is a New ISA (NISA)? NISA stands for New Individual Savings Account, so it’s just a new form of the previous ISA. Contrary to many people’s thinking, an ISA has never ...

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March 19, 2015