Moor Independent Financial Advisers

03/06/2026

While Pascale remains constructive on the longer-term outlook, he believes the risk of a near-term pullback is increasing.

“Positioning is now stretched,” he stated, pointing to heavy inflows and fragile systematic exposure. The bank also noted that markets have become increasingly sensitive to interest rates as investors adjust to a “more persistent inflation/higher neutral rate outlook.”

Investing.com -- The equity rally fueled by artificial intelligence enthusiasm may be entering a more vulnerable phase, according to Barclays analysts in a note on Tuesday.

15/05/2026

Speaking on Times Radio yesterday, Paula Barker claimed ‘the markets will have to fall into line’ and that investors would flood to Britain for ‘progressive policies that do speak to our communities’.

Westminster turmoil seems to be spilling out into the markets, sending gilt yields (the government borrowing cost) skywards.

07/05/2026

US equities climb to fresh highs...

The S&P 500 delivered one of its most powerful sessions of the year on Wednesday, 6 May 2026, advancing 1.46% to close at a record 7,365.12.

13/03/2026

Technical Paraplanner (Part Time)

Moor Independent Financial Advisers is an established independent financial advice firm based on the high street in Okehampton, Devon. We provide straightforward, independent financial advice to individuals and families across Devon and the South West.

We are seeking an experienced technical paraplanner to assist with the preparation of suitability reports and supporting research. The role is focused primarily on technical report writing and documentation, working directly alongside the principal adviser.

This is a hands-on role within the office, suited to someone who enjoys the technical side of financial planning and takes pride in producing clear, accurate and compliant reports.

See the link below for details:

https://www.moorifa.co.uk/vacancies.html

12/03/2026

Warring Currents in the Commodity Markets

Rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are once again influencing global commodity markets. While oil and gas prices often react first, the economic consequences can extend much further.

Higher energy costs can feed into inflation, affect interest rate expectations and place pressure on economies that rely heavily on imported fuel. Industrial economies and fast-growing energy importers may be particularly exposed if commodity prices remain elevated.

In our latest commentary we explore how geopolitical tensions, energy markets and global economic trends interact, alongside why the duration of any disruption may matter just as much as the initial price reaction.

Read the full article here:
https://www.moorifa.co.uk/news.html

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09/03/2026

Oil jumps as Iran defies Trump and elects new, hard line leader

Oil prices hit levels not seen since mid-2022 as some major ​producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

06/02/2026

Technology sector rout in the markets...

Investors sell across software and tech-linked assets as fears grow that AI could disrupt core business models sooner than expected.

07/01/2026

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/money/other/reeves-s-budget-triggers-stock-market-exodus-twice-as-big-as-brexit/ar-AA1TIXL7?ocid=socialshare

Months of pre-Budget anxiety triggered a stock market exodus twice as big as the shockwave from Brexit, new figures show. UK investors pulled £6.71bn out of global stock markets in 2025, according to data provider Calastone. It was the highest annual outflow across data going back 11 years and was ...

02/10/2025

The impending UK budget is already looming over global markets...

By Joice Alves LONDON (Reuters) -The pound steadied on Thursday, struggling to rise against a weakening dollar, as traders have started to assess the impact the UK November budget will have on the economy and sterling. While the dollar came under broad pressure after the U.S. government shut down ov...

26/09/2025

"Rising yields and a falling currency tend to reflect crumbling confidence in the economy and the ability of the government to keep its finances on track."

The pound headed for its biggest weekly decline in a month on Friday, under pressure from mounting concerns about the outlook for Britain's long-term finances and from a resurgent dollar, which got a lift from surprisingly strong U.S. growth data the previous day.