The European Central Bank rate cut was in line with expectations, however, Christine Lagarde’s comments appeared much more confident about the end of inflation in the Eurozone and clear the way for the bank to concentrate on the low economic growth in the region.
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House prices more affordable?
By Worldwide Financial Planning
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Financial Planning, Mortgage
We covered the different measures used when assessing the housing market last week, due to the discrepancy between prices rising at ‘record highs’, versus the very low volume of housing sales, and the news that the number of estate agents declaring insolvency jumped by a third last year.
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US INFLATION SLOWS BUT BOND MARKETS HAVE BECOME LESS OPTIMISTIC ABOUT RATE CUTS
In the UK, there is a further complication from the upcoming budget. The chancellor is widely expected to change government borrowing rules and a significant change could free up billions in potential additional borrowing to fund the government’s growth plans.
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Housing market high?
By Worldwide Financial Planning
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Financial Planning, Mortgage
You will see many house-price financial columns quote the relevant indices. All of them will say they are the best, longest running etc. So, which is the more accurate to use so you understand what house prices are really doing?
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MARKETS APPEAR MOSTLY UNMOVED BY THE INCREASE IN FIGHTING IN THE MIDDLE EAST
Times of significant stress usually see a sharp rise in the dollar and US treasury yields fall as nervous investors seek a safe haven. Gold often rises as well. None of those things have happened this week.
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Overpaying on insurance?
By Worldwide Financial Planning
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Financial Planning, Life Insurance Advice
Whether it’s decision paralysis, overwhelm, avoidance of negative thoughts, or instant gratification elsewhere, procrastination has its many feeders. Talking about life insurance must be done at some point and the sooner the better and in reality - as well as miserably - the best time is now.