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16th December 2025
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Season's Greetings!
Season's Greetings from my wealth private
15th December 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 12th December
As the accompanying table shows, it was a mixed week for financial markets, as investors navigated a mix of central bank decisions, earnings surprises and economic data.
10th December 2025
Market Updates
Market Update - 10th December 2025
This week, traders have the Fed’s last monetary policy meeting of the year in focus (a decision will be made by Wednesday). The Fed has a duty to cater to their dual mandate of stability in price growth and maintain strength in the labour market.
8th December 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 5th December
As you can see from the accompanying table, it was a mixed week; however, some financial markets eked out modest gains. Investors were reluctant to take strong positions ahead of a series of closely watched central bank decisions.
3rd December 2025
Market Updates
Market Update - 3rd December 2025
On Monday, fresh data showed that China’s factory activity improved marginally in November, although it remained in contractionary territory. The composite PMI slipped to 49.7, signalling ongoing weakness - since readings above 50 indicate expansion, while those below reflect contraction.
2nd December 2025
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Tips to navigate festive financial pressures
“Managing money during the festive season can be challenging, but careful planning could make it possible to enjoy the holidays without getting into debt.” says Jonathan Watts Lay, Director, WEALTH at work.
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How ‘Save As You Earn’ share plan savers can avoid an unnecessary tax bill
Many companies in the UK operate a Save As You Earn (SAYE) share plan often known as Sharesave, which provides employees with a tax efficient way to invest in their company’s shares.
1st December 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 28th November
U.S. markets ended the holiday-shortened week on a strong note, supported by a combination of encouraging Federal Reserve commentary and softer economic data that reinforced expectations for a December interest rate cut.
26th November 2025
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Budget 2025: What individuals need to know as they consider their financial future
“We’re on the brink of a generation retiring without sufficient pension savings. It is widely recognised that saving the auto enrolment minimum of 8% is not enough for a secure retirement, and that millions are on track for an inadequate retirement."
26th November 2025
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Budget 2025 Q&A video
Watch our Q&A video with our expert panel for further information on how the announcements may affect you and your financial plans.
26th November 2025
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Budget 2025
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rachel Reeves, has today delivered the Autumn Budget.
26th November 2025
Market Updates
Market Update - 26th November 2025
On Tuesday, the Confederation of British Industry published a survey showing that confidence among British retailers has fallen compared with a year ago, alongside a slowdown in retail sales. The indicator measuring how retail sales have changed over the past year slipped to -32 in November from -27 in October.
24th November 2025
Weekly Market Summaries
Week ending 21st November
As you can see from the accompanying table, financial markets broadly closed the week in the red, despite positive corporate earnings and the resumed released of U.S. economic data. Concerns linger around lofty AI valuations and aggressive capital expenditure plans across the sector.
