In May, UK consumer price inflation fell sharply to 2.8% in the year to April, down from 3.3% in March, coming in below market expectations. The decline was largely driven by lower household energy bills following Ofgem’s price cap, though this is likely to prove temporary as higher global energy
In April, UK consumer price inflation rose to 3.3% in the year to March, up from 3.0% in February. The Bank of England kept interest rates unchanged at 3.75% at their April meeting
In March, we learned that UK consumer prices rose 3.0% in the year to February, unchanged from the month prior. The Bank of England (BoE) left interest rates unchanged at 3.75%
Global markets were volatile in January as geopolitical tensions rose, beginning with the US‑led removal of Venezuela’s President, followed by a proposed US
In December, we learned that UK consumer prices fell to 3.2% in the year to November, down from 3.6% in October.
Staying invested through periods of political and economic uncertainty can be challenging.
The four most dangerous words in investing are: ‘this time it’s different’ Sir John Templeton, 1993.
Gilt yields have recently been the subject of news interest. But, looking through the noise, are gilts a poor investment today?
In December, we learned that consumer prices in the UK rose by 2.6% in the 12 months to November, up from 2.3% in October.
In November, we learned that consumer prices in the UK rose by 2.3% in the 12 months to October, up from 1.7% in September.
