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Global markets to 5 December 2022

The financial market recovery appears to be gaining momentum and China’s stock market predicts the end of COVID restrictions. But what are the risks as we head into 2023?
Peter Lowman
December 6, 2022
6 min read
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Global markets to 22 November 2022

Our CIO tells us the impact of the Chancellor’s August Statement on the global financial markets.
Peter Lowman
November 22, 2022
6 min read
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Global markets to 9 November 2022

The BoE announces its largest single increase in interest rates in 33 years and warns that the UK is facing its longest recession since records began.
Peter Lowman
November 8, 2022
6 min read
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Global markets to 24 October 2022

Liz Truss sets a new political record. How will the markets react to the UK’s third prime minister of this year?
Peter Lowman
October 25, 2022
8 min read
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Global markets to 10 October 2022

Oil production cuts and low gas supplies spark warnings of power outages this winter. Meanwhile, Kwarteng’s mini-budget turmoil rattles the UK economy.
Peter Lowman
October 11, 2022
6 min read
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Global markets to 26 September 2022

Kwarteng is committed to cutting taxes while the pound hits record low. How quickly will the central banks raise interest rates?
Peter Lowman
September 27, 2022
6 min read