Rathbones’ co-chief investment officer, Edward Smith and head of equities, Sanjiv Tumkur provide an update on the market outlook. They discuss current thinking on the wider global economy and markets, in addition to some of the key developments to watch out for over the rest of the year.
Article last updated 11 August 2023.
In one of the most anticipated Budgets in recent history, Chancellor Rachel Reeves raised £40 billion of taxes, which will fall predominantly on businesses and the wealthy. With a Labour manifesto that promised to protect “working people” and boost economic stability and growth, there was much speculation over how the £22 billion black hole in the nation’s finances would be filled.
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Big changes to taxes, spending and the fiscal rules. Rachel Reeves used her long-awaited first Budget to hit reset, with big increases in tax and spending alongside a major change to the fiscal rules. While there are significant implications for individuals’ financial planning as capital gains and inheritance tax change, this article focuses on the potential effects on the UK economy and financial markets.
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Former President Donald Trump has retaken the White House on a policy of widespread tax cuts, reduced immigration and lessened regulation. Bond investors aren’t happy, but shareholders are.
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