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Stock Take

WeekWatch - 13/04/2026 A strong performance by the S&P 500 meant by the end of the week it had retraced almost all its losses since the start of the Iran war. Other markets also rose. Sentiment was helped by news of a two-week truce in hostilities against Iran and hopes for progress in the peace talks that took place over...

Keep calm and carry on – geopolitical effects on markets prove temporary

Keep calm and carry on - geopolitical effects on markets prove temporary The recent attacks on the Iranian leadership and subsequent retaliatory actions across the Middle East have caused widespread geopolitical volatility. Unsurprisingly, they have also left many investors wondering what actions they should now be considering.

Middle East conflict overshadows Spring Statement

Middle East conflict overshadows Spring Statement Chancellor Rachel Reeves has delivered her Spring Statement against the backdrop of intensifying conflict in Iran and the Middle East.

Iran strikes and the ripple effect

WeekWatch - 02/03/2026 Coordinated strikes by the US and Israel on Iran over the weekend sharply raised uncertainty in global markets. Investors had braced themselves for the strong possibility of such action ever since last summer’s pre-emptive strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. The recent, well-publicised deploym...

The Budget lowdown – the topline announcements

The Budget lowdown – the topline announcements After months of waiting and a seemingly constant stream of speculation and leaks – including the calamitous publication of the OBR forecast 30 minutes before the Chancellor stood up – the Autumn Budget has finally taken place.