Topics covered this week: Rate rise anxiety returns amidst stronger economic data Surprise hawkish shift at the Fed sparks a mini stock market wobble Japan surprises with Q1 growth rebound More competition please: EC shows O2 and Three its teeth (Economic insight piece by Duncan O’Neill) Search for yield: Dell bond oversubscribed by $65bn Personal… Read more »
Q. I am considering cashing in my personal pension fund which has a value of £20,000. Will this have any impact on my Employment Support Allowance? A. This is a very common question, and the short answer is yes, it will. If you have a pension arrangement, it will not usually be taken into account… Read more »
Topics covered this week: Betting odds for a Brexit – what do they tell us? Fears over slowing Chinese growth and debt defaults may be overblown Do rebounding but still volatile oil prices suggest a more balanced market? London office construction surges but CFOs remain cautious Greek debt talks take a positive turn Personal Finance… Read more »
Q. I have been advised that I can reduce my beneficiaries’ liability to inheritance tax by making gifts and that, up to a certain level, these will be immediately outside my estate. How does this work, and are there any pitfalls to be aware of? A. Most gifts made to, for example, your children, would… Read more »
Topics covered this week: Monthly global asset class returns for April and 2016 year to date – Commodities bounce from oversold position Is ‘sell in May and go away’ a wise investment decision? European dichotomy: Growth rebounds while inflation falls Do we need a Pensions lifeboat? For the latest Market Comment please click below:… Read more »
