Bank of England decision to increase rates the ultimate curveball
With the Omicron variant wreaking havoc across countless sectors of the economy, the Bank of England’s decision to raise bank…
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Inflation raging at 5.1% as Bank of England reduced to near powerless onlooker
Let’s not beat around the bush. The Bank of England has got some serious egg on its face after today’s…
easyJet posts £1bn+ loss amid brutal conditions for airlines sector
For easyJet to post a headline loss before tax of over £1bn and issue a largely bullish results statement is proof positive…
FTSE rebound after Omicron crash a case study in market sentiment
If an economics A-level exam chose to cover the impact of sentiment on stock markets, the performance of the FTSE…
Inflation soars to 4.2%, more than double the Bank’s target
Inflation has been a serious issue for some time now, but that issue just passed beyond serious. Well beyond. The…
What is financial coaching?
Finance is one of the most notoriously difficult things to manage in life, with so much to think about and…
Bank of England surprises markets and keeps interest rates on hold
The markets, as they often do, got it wrong. Many traders will be left scratching their heads at Thursday’s decision.…
How to implement your retirement plan
We all deserve to enjoy our older years of life, and so, having a retirement plan in place is essential…
How much can a pensioner earn before paying tax?
When you retire, your current level of income will most likely change. As part of this, you may be wondering:…
September’s dip in inflation offers little cheer to savers
Though September’s slight dip in inflation announced by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday morning will have surprised markets, it won’t…