
Simon Durling
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Simon Durling
@DurlingSimon
Cricket nut, WHU supporter for 45 years, DIY enthusiast, budding MasterChef, Investment Specialist, My Opinions are my own and not of my employer




Central banks have hiked interest rates once again this week, however, the US Federal Reserve announced a smaller rise as inflation starts to cool. How did markets react? bit.ly/3GY4qTD

Inspired by the Netflix series 'The Queen's Gambit', our investment specialist, Simon Durling, gives an interesting analogy between the moves in the investment markets and the moves in the chess game. Read more: bit.ly/3GY4qTD

The recent economic data for the UK surprised investment markets when the expected downturn didn’t materialise. What is the economic outlook for the UK and how might that impact investors? Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/3GY4qTD



This week’s State of Play looks back at some of the winners and losers of 2022 and looks ahead to 2023. Read more: bit.ly/3FIOTFJ

Why does data matter so much and how might the latest data affect the investment outlook? Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/3VJTihM



Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has delivered his much-anticipated Autumn Statement. How does he plan to plug the widening gap in UK public finances? Read more in this week's State of Play: bit.ly/3EJn2FY

The environment for income investors is challenging. As bond yields rise and companies resume more normal dividend pay-outs, is there light at the end of the tunnel? Read more in this week’s State of Play. bit.ly/3UqbNr9

Our new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak will face arguably some of the toughest economic challenges since the end of World War II. This week's State of Play discusses what lies ahead: bit.ly/3FmHlcT

Liz Truss has resigned today, making her the shortest-serving UK Prime Minister in history. What does the political instability mean for savers and investors? Learn more: bit.ly/3Sk2ckf










