Topic’s covered this week: ‘Lift Off’ – with a dovish US rate hike the US Fed makes its move – the macroeconomic background UK inflation nudges higher Bank of Japan surprise market by enhancing QE The Paris climate change accord – a breakthrough? For the latest Market Comment please click below: Tatton’s Weekly – 18… Read more »
Q. I am about to cash in my smallest pension pot, which after tax will give me just enough to repay my outstanding mortgage of £15,000. Other than the tax situation, and the fact that I am spending some of my retirement income now rather than when I retire, both of which I understand, are there… Read more »
Topic’s covered this week: 2015 review providing guidance for 2016 Outlook? Ramifications of the end of the Commodities Super Cycle Decision time for the Fed China’s stealth renminbi devaluation Oil’s decline continues Also this week, fundamental insight piece: How does a central bank effect monetary policy? For the latest Market Comment please click below: Tatton’s… Read more »
Q. I am 55 years old and am confused about the new state pension. On the one hand it appears that everyone is going to get approximately £155 per week but I requested a state pension forecast and I am only forecasted to get £136 per week. I have a full NI record since the… Read more »
Topic’s covered this week: Eventful week – setting tone until year end? ECB prolongs QE but disappoints expectations for a QE2 Fed prepares investors for December rate rise BoE: UK banking back to normal? Brazil’s prospects deteriorate – further Also this week, fundamental insight piece: Special Drawing Rights (SDR) and the future of the Renminbi… Read more »
