Navigating Current UK Interest Rate Rises Amidst Lowering Inflation: Implications for Mortgages
The economic landscape is an intricate tapestry woven with various threads, where factors like interest rates and inflation play a pivotal role in shaping financial decisions and markets. In recent times, the United Kingdom has found itself at a crossroads as interest rates rise against the backdrop of decreasing inflation. This delicate dance between interest […]
The Spring Statement
In years gone by, the start of the new financial year would be the time for a new budget. Now budgets come in the autumn. Spring is the time for interim statements. The spring statement 2022, is, however, arguably at least as important as any budget ever delivered. Here is a quick guide to its […]
Understanding What Inflation Actually Means
Inflation basically means price increases. Its opposite is deflation. Price is essentially a reflection of supply and demand. It can be interesting to take a close look at inflation to see what it suggests about the state of the economy. With that in mind, here are some key points about inflation heading in the UK […]
How inflation eats into your returns
Understanding inflation and its impact on your portfolio is important because rising prices can reduce the value of the money you get back from your investments. What is inflation? Inflation is a term used to describe a rise in prices. In the UK, it is measured by the Consumer Prices Index including owner-occupiers’ housing costs […]
How inflation eats into your returns
Understanding inflation and its impact on your portfolio is important because rising prices can reduce the value of the money you get back from your investments. What is inflation? Inflation is a term used to describe a rise in prices. In the UK, it is measured by the Consumer Prices Index including owner-occupiers’ housing costs […]