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Is the UK economy showing signs of blooming or is more work needed to remove the weeds? Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/3WKm99B

Earlier in 2024, State of Play covered the UK entering a technical recession after two consecutive quarters of negative growth. This week’s article discusses what has happened since then. Read more: bit.ly/3USkNIJ

In the latest edition of the Quarterly Perspectives, our Multi Asset Solutions Team shares their thoughts on the market outlook and how they have adapted investment portfolios to position our clients for the road ahead. Read more: bit.ly/4d8tkOD

With Donald Trump seemingly back in the running to become the next US president, what could happen to markets if he were to win? Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/3TW7Cog

Markets have performed well over the first quarter of the year. Is this likely to continue or are there challenges ahead? Listen here to our Market Views: bit.ly/3xMUF8H Listen on Spotify: bit.ly/4aUWHCe

It has been a couple of weeks since the US Federal Reserve and the Bank of England announced their latest interest rate decisions. What has been happening in the UK and global stock markets since? Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/3PTpOO3

Yesterday, the Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, delivered what could be the last Budget before the upcoming general election. What are the key takeaways from this announcement? Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/3uSvxwv

The recently released Gross Domestic Product figures for the final three months of 2023 confirmed that the UK has entered into a technical recession. Is it likely to continue? Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/3uEQVVP

With earnings season well underway, company earnings in the US are dominating the headlines. Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/4bF4QM7

A couple of weeks ago, State of Play looked at how shares in the US were performing, with a particular focus on the Magnificent Seven stocks. This week, we go closer to home and take a look at UK shares. Read more: bit.ly/3OBn3Ag

With elections coming up in the UK and US this year, you may be pondering the potential impact they could have on your investments. This week’s State of Play delves into the intricate dance between politics and investments. Read more: bit.ly/485f5pT

With the recent release of our global market outlook for 2024, this edition of the Quarterly Perspectives looks at the key takeaways from the report. Read more: bit.ly/3UtaWsG

The S&P 500 hit new highs this week, driven by the performance of the Magnificent Seven. Who are they and what’s the reason behind the rally? Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/3OlBgRN

With what is often described as the most depressing day of the year, ‘Blue Monday’, passing this week, State of Play looks at some reasons to remain optimistic. Read more: bit.ly/4aY45gN

In the first State of Play of the year, we look at some of the key themes we believe will help shape markets and investment returns in 2024. Read more: bit.ly/4aRzelX

We would like to wish everyone a very happy holiday. In 2024, we hope to continue being your partner on the road to achieving your investment goals.

In our last Market Views of 2023, we look at the recent fall in inflation and what may be ahead in 2024. Watch here: bit.ly/48p5fjm

Last week, the Bank of England, the Federal Reserve, and the European Central Bank all decided to continually pause interest rate rises. Could interest rates be cut in 2024? Read more: bit.ly/3RPuVA9

The Bank of England has come in for much criticism in recent times after being late to identify a return of much higher inflation. Is this criticism fair? Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/3sW6k32

The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Autumn Statement on Wednesday. What are the key highlights? Read more in this week’s State of Play: bit.ly/40QLeQ2