News & Insights

Stock markets rallied strongly this morning with most European markets up more than 5%. But was this really the markets expressing joy at the election of Joe Biden, or rather a huge rally on news that Pfizer has trialled a successful Covid-19 vaccine?

Last week the FTSE 100 index rocketed up 5.2%. This week, up to the close on Thursday night, it’s slumped 6.3% over fears of a second wave and a worse economic contraction than imagined.

Pandemics happen periodically and are part of our history. COVID-19 is #4 in 102 years. Our recent stance of being cautious over the effects of COVID-19 has proved very defensive in this sell-off.

Head of Corporate Services Jonathon Howard's summarised response to the Spring Budget 2017.

Caroline Shaw, Courtiers Head of Fund & Asset Management shares views at the Portfolio Adviser Autumn Congress (#PACongress16)