Topics covered this week in the attached: ‘Extra time’ in Greece… expect penalties followed by sudden death shootout? Bank of England’s hawk prepares UK for interest rise China suffers inevitable stock market correction Eurozone economy looking positively into the future Japan’s Shinzon Abe raises the stakes – yet again – with reform agenda US Senate… Read more »
Q. I sometimes use my debit card when abroad to pay for unexpected purchases. When I do so I am often asked if I want to pay in local currency or sterling. I never know what to say and often ask the shop assistants advice, but they invariably say “it’s up to you”. What is… Read more »
Topics covered this week in the attached: Greek crisis climax – No reason to panic! Federal Reserve softens its stance on rate rises Bank of England neutral on rates even as prices rise & wages improve UK pension reform sees £1 billion withdrawn by savers Commodity markets brace for El Niño For the latest Market… Read more »
Q. I have a reasonable job and I have accrued significant savings in my current account having saved more than I have spent over the last few years. Currently I hold around £95,000 – with little or no interest on these savings from my bank, I would like to know what other options are available for… Read more »
Topics covered this week in the attached: Greek Groundhog Day? Preparing portfolios for more choppy summer water Carney Gets tough and Osborne seeks fiscal reform UK government to begin selling stake in RBS London’s luxury house prices fail to rebound Turkey wobbles – symptomatic of emerging market equities? Exxon Mobil: World’s 2nd largest company under… Read more »
