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11 September 2018
Market Commentary - AugustThe UK economy is facing an unusual level of uncertainty because of Brexit. This uncertainty primarily stems from the yet to be defined relationship between the UK and the EU but also from the economy’s response to the new framework once it emerges. The UK government’s White Paper has failed to unite the government or Parliament, leaving open an entire spectrum of possible outcomes.
06 August 2018
Market Commentary - JulyThe UK economy grew 0.2% for the three month period to the end of May. Many analysts believe this shows that the slow start to the year was attributable to the poor weather rather than a deteriorating economic background. Inflation held steady in June at 2.4% in spite of rising energy costs. Against the improving economic backdrop, the Bank of England voted unanimously to raise the base rate of interest from 0.50% to 0.75%.
14 July 2018
You don’t like pensions? It’s time to think againAs a Financial Planner on more than one occasion a client has said to me “I don’t like pensions” and my question is “why?”.
03 July 2018
Market Commentary - JuneUK High Street retailers have continued to post disappointing results. This month Debenhams and John Lewis have issued profits warnings, albeit John Lewis has undertaken a large investment in the Partnership. In spite of these issues the FTSE100 finished the month just slightly down -0.54% in June. Interestingly, from the start of the year the FTSE100 has dipped -0.66% but gained 4.43% over the last 12 months.
26 June 2018
The sweet taste of learningI have had a good conversation with a colleague who is charged with helping team members to develop a career plan within Johnston Carmichael Wealth. Together, we have drawn up a plan and agreed action points which will enable me to achieve the career progression I have long been looking for.
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