Latest articles by Pedro Gonçalves
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Revealed: Where are sellers cutting asking prices the most?
The top 10 areas where home sellers are slashing asking prices, according to Zoopla figures.
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Inheritance tax receipts hit a record year as it hits £3.2bn
HMRC is collecting more and more in inheritance tax due to fiscal drag. We explain how you can minimise your bill.
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Pensions: 5 things to check when switching jobs
With most of us changing jobs at least 10 times during our careers, it’s easy to lose track of your pension pot. Here are five pension checks to make when moving jobs
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US inflation rises to 3.7% as energy prices surge - will the Fed hike rates?
US consumer price index rose in August but markets do not expect a rate hike this month
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Record wage growth fuels fears of yet another rate hike
UK wages grow at 7.8% despite slowing jobs market. We explain what this means for interest rates, and the state pension.
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Nvidia stock jumps after topping earnings estimates
Nvidia stock rallied after the group reported second-quarter earnings that blew away already sky-high expectations.
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Inheritance tax receipts on track for record year as take hits £2.6bn
More people are being hit by inheritance tax as rising property prices translates to more estates becoming liable for the tax.
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NS&I boosts interest rate on Green Savings Bonds to 5.7%
The boost is a significant hike from when the product first launched in October 2021.
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Buy-to-let returns fall 59% amid higher mortgage rates
Buy-to-let returns are slumping as the cost of borrowing spirals.
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Average UK house price rises by £5,000 in June
UK house prices rose on average by 1.7% but signs of recovery might be short-lived.
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UK inflation falls to 17-month low of 6.8%
Official figures show UK inflation fell sharply in July, following the reduction in the energy price cap.
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John Lewis mulls buy now, pay later scheme
The CEO of John Lewis has said the retailer will consider introducing buy now, pay later initiatives for lower-priced items.
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North outperforming the South for property investors
The property market in the North of England is outperforming the South for both capital appreciation and rental yields.
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UK investors shun stocks for bonds and money market funds
Investors in the UK are favouring interest-bearing assets over equity funds amid higher interest rates.
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UK economy avoids stagnation with surprise growth
Gross domestic product increased by 0.2% in the second quarter and by 0.5% in June
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Britons selling investments as the cost of living rises
The cost of living crisis is pushing clients to withdraw money to cover essential bills, advisers say
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Homebuilders report slumping profits as housing market stutters
Persimmon has become the latest UK homebuilder to warn on profits and completions as higher mortgage rates cool down the property market.
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Dividend stocks in the doldrums: What’s happening?
Dividend-paying stocks, a staple in many investors’ portfolios, have been pummelled this year.
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This property fund should thrive even amid high inflation and wobbly growth
Tips The UK property market looks increasingly shaky. But one sector stands out as a safe haven – life sciences property.
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Chase ups savings rates to 4.1% in bid to attract UK savers
Chase savers will soon benefit from an even more competitive interest rate.
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Glencore’s profit suffer as commodity prices slump
Glencore posted record level profits last year, but falling commodity prices have led to a significant drop.
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The ten highest dividend yields on Aim
Tips Rupert Hargreaves picks the highest-paying dividend stocks on Aim, London’s junior market for small and medium-sized growth companies.
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The ten investment trusts with the highest dividend yields
Tips Investment trusts are one of the best ways to participate in the stockmarket, and the way they are structured means they can maintain their dividends in lean times. Here, Rupert Hargreaves looks at the ten highest yielding investment trusts on the market today.
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Abrdn clients pull £4.4bn amid ‘challenging’ environment
The fund manager doubled its share buy-back programme after reporting a “mixed bag” of numbers at the half-year stage.
