Latest articles by Pedro Gonçalves
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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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What is the state pension triple lock?
The triple lock gets a lot of mentions in the political arena, and millions of pensioners rely on it to boost their income each year. But how does it work exactly and could it be scrapped in future?
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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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The top funds to invest in
Tips Investors split on tech and look for stocks with capital growth potential as hunt for income continues
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Energy bills to fall 7% under new price cap
Energy bills could fall by an average 7% from October under the new Energy Price cap announced today. We explain what the new cap mean for you and when it will come into play
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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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Where will house prices go in 2023?
News The latest data shows house prices are falling as rising interest rates take a toll on the property market. Will prices begin to recover any time soon?
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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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Recession: How to protect your portfolio
As the UK continues to flirt with recession we look at ways to protect your wealth.
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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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UK banking stocks – which ones are still worth a look?
Turmoil in the banking sector earlier this year paired with higher interest rates made cheap UK banking stocks even cheaper. But are UK banks still a good investment?
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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.
