The new Government has repeatedly warned that this week’s Autumn budget would involve ‘difficult decisions’. According to the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, this Wednesday’s announcements will include tax hikes and spending cuts, which may mean it could be something of a Halloween horror budget.
With the American Presidential election just over a week away, you might be wondering what the implications of a Donald Trump or Kamala Harris win might be on the economic world. As a leading global economy, the outcome of the US elections could have far-reaching implications for international financial markets.
Welcome to the fifth and final blog in our series investigating the potential economic impacts of the US Presidential election. As one of the world’s largest economies, the outcome of the elections on Tuesday 5 November could have far reaching implications for the world economy and international financial markets.
As the US Presidential elections draw closer, the contrast between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris has become increasingly clear. As such their opposing views and polices could carry very diverse outcomes for the world of finances and the markets.
As one of the World’s largest economies, the outcome of the US Presidential election is likely to have wider implications for global markets and international investors. When Americans go to the ballot box on Tuesday 5 November, they will be voting for two very contrasting Presidential hopefuls.
With the US Presidential election just days away, you may be wondering what the possible implications could be on the global political dynamics and the wider financial markets. As a leading world-influence, how might the outcome of the elections affect the international financial landscape?
In this month’s commentary our Chief Economist, Colin Warren, looks at the prospects for the Chinese economy and equity markets following the recent announcements of coordinated stimulus measures from Beijing.
It’s said that Inheritance Tax (IHT) is the most unpopular tax of all. Yet if you thought the tax is just for the rich and famous, you may need to think again, as your estate may be more exposed to it than you might think.
All too often people die without a will in place, which means their estate cannot be passed to the people they would want it to. Worse still, if no one can be found, the estate could even go to the Treasury. The reason for this is that an estate without a will becomes subject to ‘intestacy rules’. As such, the assets within that estate have to be distributed in a specific way, which may bypass the individuals the deceased would want to receive them. Read on to learn more about intestacy rules, and why they could jeopardise the financial security of those closest to you.
