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Economic Review – January 2024

By Jenny Procter

UK economy rebounds in November Download your copy here Official statistics show the economy returned to growth in November, although analysts believe it remains a close call as to whether or not the UK will once again manage to avoid a recession. Figures released last month by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) showed the … Continued

Economic Review October 2023 – Inflation rate holds steady

By Jenny Procter

Download your copy here The Bank of England (BoE) Governor has described the latest batch of inflation statistics as “quite encouraging,” adding that he expects a “noticeable drop” in the headline rate when the next set of data is released later this month. Figures recently published by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that … Continued

Your big goals and how good financial planning can help

By Jenny Procter

As financial professionals, it’s very easy for us to start by looking at the products our clients may need: the pension, the investment plan, the right insurance policy. We spend our working lives considering the detail of these products, and we know they are the solution to many of our clients’ challenges. But as a … Continued

Signs of optimism in global economy

By Jenny Procter

Download your copy here Although the global economy continues to face significant headwinds, statistics released during the first few months of this year have revealed unexpected signs of resilience. This has led economists to begin upgrading growth forecasts, while the World Economic Forum’s latest Chief Economists Outlook reported signs of ‘nascent optimism.’ Growth stronger than … Continued