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In this week’s #marketcommentary we expect the #bankofengland to maintain a cautious approach to rate cuts whilst facing challenges from sticky inflation and a fragile UK economy. The UK government is also navigating fiscal pressures, seeking to balance spending cuts with investment priorities such as housing. Meanwhile, the UK market faces digitalisation challenges and a struggling #IPO market. #RPI saw its share price surge 24.9% last week following the announcement of a strategic partnership with Italian tech firm SECO. Read more here: https://bit.ly/41Dd3xW

In this week’s #marketcommentary we review the complex landscape ahead for the UK economy. Despite businesses being optimistic about their prospects, economic uncertainty persists more broadly with shrinking private sector activity and rising costs. The government faces fiscal pressures and must balance public spending with tax reforms to sustain public finances. Trade relations remain a concern, with public sentiment favouring closer EU ties. Despite challenges, the UK housing market is showing resilience as price growth accelerates. #FRAS’s share price fell 13.4% last week after disappointing fiscal first-half performance and #LGEN rose 7.3% driven by optimistic growth projections. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3BvAIWb

In this week's #marketcommentary, the UK's economy presented a mixed outlook. Fiscal policy remained a key concern with tax hikes potentially impacting jobs and inflation. Despite this, the UK equity market remains attractive due to low valuations and strong merger and acquisition activity. The US equity market continued its upward trend, driven by positive policy developments and the appointment of Scott Bessent to Treasury Secretary calming fears of instability. The UK property market faces mixed signals, with affordability improving but growth forecasts downgraded. Melrose Industries surged after a strong performance and JD Sports rebounded after recent challenges, but Kingfisher faced headwinds due to new tax measures. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3VkHGEc #investmentmanagement #inflation #ukeconomy

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Walker Crips Investment Management headed to Fulford School on Thursday morning and hosted a discussion about savings and investments. Alan Kinnaird - Chartered FCSI and nigel skelton, the latter a former pupil, led the talks highlighting the need to develop healthy habits towards saving regularly. #walkercripsinschools

In this week's #marketcommentary, the Bank of England highlighted the risks within the labour market, we saw inflation rise and UK-China relations were rekindled after 5 years where the leaders did not meet. The UK faces economic challenges including rising borrowing and pension reforms. Sterling steadied, UK gilts underperformed and UK house prices declined. #GAW and #ITH surged, but #CMCX fell. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eYhaSkTn

University fees in England will rise to £9,535 for the 2025/2026 academic year, with maintenance loans also increasing. Despite declining student numbers, more students are expected to borrow due to the rising living costs. This will have an impact on our children’s financial future. To prepare for these rising costs, parents have various saving options available to them, including setting up a Junior ISA (or “JISA”). Read the full article here: https://bit.ly/3OiYE1U #universityfees #investmentmanagement #JISA

In this week's #marketcommentary we see that the UK economy was mixed with weak GDP growth, sticky inflation and falling business confidence. The Chancellor emphasised promoting free trade meaning US-UK relations may shift under Trump. In corporate news, #WG and #KLR faced challenges, while #BRBY's shares rose on improved performance. Read more here: https://bit.ly/40VVvfY

In this week's #marketcommentary, we review how the UK economy displayed mixed markers, with slowing services and easing inflation. More optimistically, the BoE cut rates to 4.75%. Chancellor Reeves' growth plans face headwinds from rising borrowing costs and potential trade uncertainties. The UK housing market is mixed, with a potential short-term surge and long-term price rise forecast. #TCAP saw an 11.6% share price surge, but #WG saw a 54.5% drop. Read our deeper analysis here: https://bit.ly/4eugfP7