The special K-shaped economy
At a glance The American dream is beginning to look more tarnished. The US-Iran war, combined with volatile and unpredictable behaviour by the US president and his administration, have taken the shine...
The busiest shipping lanes in the world
Tension around the Strait of Hormuz has increased global political and economic uncertainty since the beginning of the US-Iran conflict. As a key artery for global trade, the war has interrupted oil...
Renters’ Rights Act: What landlords need to know
At a glance The Renters’ Rights Act came into force on 1 May 2026. It brought in new rules and requirements for private landlords in England, including the banning of no-fault evictions...
Fixed rate or tracker? Choosing the right mortgage in uncertain times
At a glance The Bank of England (BoE) held the base rate at 3.75% this week. But market expectations are now that the base rate will rise during 2026. This is because...
Fixed rate or tracker? Choosing the right mortgage in uncertain times
At a glance The Bank of England (BoE) held the base rate at 3.75% this week. But market expectations are now that the base rate will rise during 2026. This is because...
Bank holds base rate as balancing act gets tougher
At a glance The Bank of England (BoE) held the base rate at 3.75% on Thursday (30 April). It is the third successive ‘hold’ vote by the BoE’s monetary policy committee (MPC),...
SpaceX and the billion-dollar indexing dilemma
At a glance What happens when one of the world’s most valuable companies isn’t allowed into the S&P 500? SpaceX has become one of the largest companies on the planet. Yet despite...
Women and wealth: A growing frontier
At a glance Women own more wealth than at any time in history. Money is being earned, created through entrepreneurship, and inherited by women through wealth transfer at a rapidly growing rate....
