Market Commentary

July seemed to be defined by a single question: is the AI spending boom still worth what markets are paying for it? Big tech’s own earnings beat expectations, and investors…

We’re six months into 2026 and UK investors have already seen the FTSE 100 reach record‑breaking highs, a conflict in the Middle East, an oil spike and a full market…

Andy Burnham’s introduction as Labour leader did little to shake financial markets in any meaningful way. However, over the course of their premierships, UK Prime Ministers have been known to…

Sir Keir Starmer has resigned as prime minister, bowing to mounting pressure from within his Labour party. His departure follows Andy Burnham’s win in the Makerfield by‑election, which returned the…

The Nasdaq‑100 is home to some of the world’s biggest technology companies, listed on the second‑largest stock exchange on the planet. In April 2026 the Nasdaq‑100 recorded its strongest monthly…

The SpaceX initial public offering (IPO) is dominating market headlines as thousands of investors are getting ready to participate in what’s expected to be the biggest IPO in stock market…

Rumours are circulating that Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves is planning to impose a new 22% charge on interest earned from cash held in a Stocks and Shares ISA…

The 2026/27 tax year is here. And with it comes the ideal opportunity for investors to review their portfolios to set themselves up for the year ahead. As a quick…