Knowledge and Insight

The Chancellor hopes to narrow Labour’s yawning lead in opinion polls with a tax-cutting Budget. Giveaways may be stymied by a poor economy and higher costs of public services.

Obstructive planning laws are curtailing the supply of homes in the UK, the regulator says. Meanwhile, the quality of building is slipping, suggesting we’re wrapped up in the wrong red tape.

The UK slumps into recession even as people’s spirits and retail sales rise. Meanwhile, trouble may be brewing in American inflation.

Make sure you’re not paying more tax than necessary by taking advantage of all your annual allowances before the end of the tax year.

Developed market equities have continued to perform well in the first few weeks of 2024. In part, this is commensurate with the improvement in some leading indicators of the economy, pointing towards a less challenging environment for corporate profits ahead. Edward Smith, our Co-CIO of Rathbones Investment Management, explores what this means for our investment strategy.

Whether you are in a new or long-term relationship, people have different financial habits and views on how they should manage their money. Emma Watson shares her top tips on how you can manage finances as a couple.

The US S&P 500 stock market index broke through 5,000 for the first time, hitting a record high last week as investors shrugged off worries that interest rates may not fall as fast as many had hoped.

Here are three themes at the forefront of Rathbones Investment Management's Co-Chief Investment Officer Edward Smith’s mind, and what they mean for our clients’ investments.

America’s Magnificent Seven tech titans drove equity gains last year, but the latest earnings results have been less than magnificent for some. Can they repeat their performance in 2024?

US jobs strength pushes back interest rate cut forecasts yet further. Meanwhile, higher rates and changing business needs keeps squeezing commercial property.

Your fundraising journey – hear from an investor

Welcome to our Inspired Sounds, and our second guest! In the next two episodes, we speak to Anastasiya Elfimova, Head of Originations at Hg. Anastasiya talks about investment criteria, how a business’s growth capabilities influence the decision-making process, and the fundamentals of establishing a good working relationship. We also cover the importance of a strong management team, choosing your investors wisely, and planning when to take the business to your chosen investor (it’s never too early!).

No change to monetary policy is expected this week, but investors will be eager for any clue about the Bank of England’s thoughts on inflation and interest rate cuts.