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15/05/2025

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c5yxwre7d9ko

Good news... but what will Q2 look like after the NI changes and Tariffs hit? At least markets are looking good again.

The economy grew faster than expected between January and March, before UK and US tax rises were brought in during April.

08/05/2025

Some welcome news, even if it is driven by concerns about the economic outlook. Lets hope the new US-UK trade deal isn't too one sided!

The Bank cuts rates for the second time this year, saying the slowdown in inflation was behind the move.

09/04/2025

Well... I think we all expected some disruption from Trump's threats of tariffs but the market reaction has been truly significant. Suffice to say that we (and everyone else) are keeping a close eye on what's going on and the guidance we should be giving our clients.

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25/03/2025

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/uk-spending-household-economy-reeves-spring-statement-b2720998.html

Lets see if tomorrows update has any positivity for us. The old adage, 'hope for the best, prepare for the worst' comes to mind!

The Consumer Pulse survey from KPMG found three in five people think the UK economy is worsening

10/03/2025

A shrewd move by the Canadian Liberal party? Only time will tell.

The former banker may not have been elected to office before, but his experience managing global economic crises will help.

19/02/2025

https://zurl.co/99Trg

Something broadly positive, despite the inflation figures!

The Bank of England has been cautious about cutting interest rates despite a weak overall economy.

13/02/2025

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0e43dqv271o
Good news for anyone re-mortgaging in the near future but its likely to rate cut decision was taken with one eye on our anaemic economy...

Might be a good time to review how tax efficient your setup is and how hard your money is working for you!

It's the first time mortgage deals with rates below 4% have been available since November.

15/01/2025

https://zurl.co/UGYt1

Rate cut lurking around. Could be a great stimulant for healthy markets as we enter 2025.

After week of turbulence in markets, ONS data sends bond yields falling and eases pressure on chancellor

13/01/2025

https://zurl.co/8bwKs

If the US starts any trade wars, this can be an interesting venture for the UK to jump in, seize the deal and mend the ship!

(Bloomberg) -- Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves kicked off a two-day China visit Saturday, a landmark exchange highlighting the Labour government’s efforts to stay focused on long-term plans to get the British economy growing again even as fiscal concerns mount back home.Most Read from Bl...

24/12/2024

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from the team at GoddardFry Wealth Management!

Today is our last official working day (half day really!).

Our office in Salisbury will be shut until the 6th of January but we will be back working from the 2nd. Also, our new office phone number is 03308 220 272.
Bring on the festive season and bring on 2025!

23/12/2024

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c78631e4gygo

Lets hope this is a blip and not the start of a longer term slump...

The downward revision will be a blow to Labour which has made boosting the economy its top priority.

10/12/2024

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8ewdzgnx1yo

Do many people think the government is super efficient? Not likely.

Rachel Reeves promises to take an "iron fist" to waste, but the Tories say her sums do not add up.