News & Insights

An immediate response to today’s Autumn Statement presented by Jeremy Hunt. Views are from the Courtiers Private Client, Corporate Services and Investment Teams.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt promised to put the country’s finances on an even keel, giving heavy hints that he would target those with the broadest shoulders. The Investment, Private Client and Corporate Teams give their initial assessment of today’s Autumn Statement.

After winning two 2021 Refinitiv Lipper Fund Awards for fund performance, Gary and Caroline share some feedback and insight

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.