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Quarterly Market Update
Posted 16.06.26
Quarterly Market Update Welcome to the June 2026 issue of Quarterly Market Commentary covering March, April and May from Celtic…
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Spring Budget 2026
Posted 06.03.26
On Tuesday, 3 March, Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves delivered the latest Spring forecast statement.
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The Middle-East Conflict
Posted 03.03.26
The US and Israeli strikes on Iranian military targets over the weekend mark a significant escalation in a conflict that…
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Quarterly Market Update
Posted 11.12.25
This quarter started with a tough period for global markets, as investor confidence was shaken by persistent inflation and the…
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Spring Statement 2025
Posted 31.03.25
The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, delivered her Spring Statement 2025 on Wednesday 26 March. Keeping to her promise of one fiscal…
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Quarterly Market Update
Posted 10.03.25
Global markets displayed mixed performance from December 2024 to February 2025, shaped by various macroeconomic factors, adjustments in monetary policy,…
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Markets & Tariffs
Posted 02.12.24
Thanksgiving week in the US often brings quieter markets, but last week saw notable volatility. Political developments in France weighed…
Read more about Market Trends and Policy Shifts
Market Trends and Policy Shifts
Posted 21.10.24
Last week, financial markets were relatively calm, allowing investors to focus on underlying fundamentals. With no major negative news, attention…
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Quarterly Market Update
Posted 06.09.24
The Latest Quarterly Market Commentary. Looking back over the last quarter, global equities faced a notable downturn in August, with…
Read more about Embracing the Rebalance
Embracing the Rebalance
Posted 29.07.24
The challenging period for global stocks continues, particularly impacting US mega-caps. While smaller caps show promise, these gains are overshadowed…
Read more about Market Shifts Ahead
Market Shifts Ahead
Posted 08.01.24
January kicked off with a bit of a slowdown in the financial markets following the festive season's highs. The last…
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Year End Insights
Posted 15.12.23
The market’s holiday surprises were essentially shaped by central bank figures. Though Andrew Bailey and Christine Lagarde played smaller roles…
Read more about Markets Defy Hikes
Markets Defy Hikes
Posted 31.07.23
Understanding the complex world of finance and markets is crucial for every investor. Here's a simplified breakdown of recent events…
Read more about Global Markets: Midyear Analysis
Global Markets: Midyear Analysis
Posted 03.07.23
The second quarter witnessed a favourable trend towards global risk assets, despite UK assets falling behind, marking a stark contrast…
Read more about Global Optimism Amid Disinflation
Global Optimism Amid Disinflation
Posted 13.06.23
Global equities saw a positive trend last week, as hope for a mild economic downturn in 2023 strengthens. Gains in…
Read more about Inflation: Central Banks’ Dilemma
Inflation: Central Banks’ Dilemma
Posted 09.05.23
Following the recent coronation bank holiday, the UK now turns its attention to the Bank of England (BoE), as its…
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Balancing Acts
Posted 27.02.23
Last week saw global equity markets give back some of February’s earlier gains. Even so, global equities have made a…
Read more about Markets accept enduring inflation
Markets accept enduring inflation
Posted 20.02.23
After a surprisingly strong start to the year in January, February has brought market consolidation rather than a continued uptrend…