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We have in excess of 30 years’ experience and are able to offer quality and expert advice on your financial affairs.

09/06/2026

Strong US jobs data could drive rate hikes

The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, almost twice what was expected. Together with the effects of higher energy costs, some analysts now expect the US central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), to raise interest rates this year.

The US economy added 172,000 jobs in May, almost twice what was expected. Together with the effects of higher energy costs, some analysts now expect the US central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), to raise interest rates this year. Hetal Mehta, SJP’s chief economist noted that “there has been qu...

01/06/2026

S&P registers double digit returns

Increasing hopes that a deal between the US and Iran might finally be reached and continued AI optimism helped push US markets to new highs last week.

The S&P 500 has now risen for nine consecutive weeks; its longest streak since 2023. In fact, the S&P 500 is now trading at more than 10% above levels seen before the war with Iran.

S&P registers double digit returns Increasing hopes that a deal between the US and Iran might finally be reached and continued AI optimism helped push US markets to new highs last week.

26/05/2026

Nvidia earnings – excellent but not enough?

Last week was a busy time for markets.

In the US, markets delivered further gains. The S&P 500 rose for the eighth consecutive week. By style, small-cap and value outperformed growth and large-cap.

In the US, markets delivered further gains. The S&P 500 rose for the eighth consecutive week. By style, small-cap and value outperformed growth and large-cap.

18/05/2026

UK government bond yields continued rising last week, as UK government leadership challenges and international questions increasingly weighed on investor minds.

Starting with the UK, 10-year gilt yields spent most of the past few days above 5%, ending the week above 5.1%. To put that number into context, 10-year gilt yields haven’t breached 5% since 2008.

UK government bond yields continued rising last week, as UK government leadership challenges and international questions increasingly weighed on investor minds.

11/05/2026

Local elections and government borrowing

Following bruising local election results, media reports have been awash with gossip around the prime minister Keir Starmer’s future. Judging by the UK bond market, however, lenders appear to prefer the stability of continuity over the uncertainty of a leadership challenge – at least for now.

Following bruising local election results, media reports have been awash with gossip around the prime minister Keir Starmer’s future. Judging by the UK bond market, however, lenders appear to prefer the stability of continuity over the uncertainty of a leadership challenge – at least for now.

27/04/2026

US markets continue to rise despite ongoing US-Iran 'tug of war'

Upbeat sentiment towards technology and AI, together with another strong week of corporate earnings supported US markets. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices rose to new highs. Almost one third of companies in the S&P 500 have so far reported first quarter earnings, with the proportion reporting positive earnings surprises higher than average.

Upbeat sentiment towards technology and AI, together with another strong week of corporate earnings supported US markets. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices rose to new highs. Almost one third of companies in the S&P 500 have so far reported first quarter earnings, with the proportion reportin...

20/04/2026

A further week of share gains

Markets rose for the third consecutive week, with Friday’s returns buoyed by news from Iran’s foreign minister that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” to shipping. The US dollar eased and the price of Brent crude oil fell 9% on hopes that cheaper energy would ease inflationary pressures. However, as of Monday morning, the Strait of Hormuz has once again shut down, and oil prices are up around 6%.

Markets rose for the third consecutive week, with Friday’s returns buoyed by news from Iran’s foreign minister that the Strait of Hormuz was “completely open” to shipping. The US dollar eased and the price of Brent crude oil fell 9% on hopes that cheaper energy would ease inflationary pressu...

13/04/2026

Markets rise spurred by ceasefire

A strong performance by the S&P 500 meant by the end of the week it had retraced almost all its losses since the start of the Iran war. Other markets also rose. Sentiment was helped by news of a two-week truce in hostilities against Iran and hopes for progress in the peace talks that took place over the weekend in Pakistan. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Israel’s continuing action in Lebanon, as well as the future of Iran’s nuclear ambitions are key areas of contention between the parties.

A strong performance by the S&P 500 meant by the end of the week it had retraced almost all its losses since the start of the Iran war. Other markets also rose. Sentiment was helped by news of a two-week truce in hostilities against Iran and hopes for progress in the peace talks that took place over...

07/04/2026

Shares in the US and Europe enjoyed their first positive week since the start of the Iran war. In contrast, bond yields and the price of gold fell. Major indices in the US rose by at least 3%. The US technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite delivered its best weekly returns since November 2025. However, stocks in Japan and China weakened.

31/03/2026

UK growth outlook down as Iran conflict marks one month

With the Iran conflict now entering its fifth week, the ability of the UK economy to withstand a prolonged economic shock is coming into increasing focus.

With the Iran conflict now entering its fifth week, the ability of the UK economy to withstand a prolonged economic shock is coming into increasing focus.

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