The cost of borrowing has risen sharply in the past few weeks for the UK and US governments. This has caused stock markets to pause for breath after making strong gains.

Yesterday, Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivered her Autumn Statement. We have sifted through the details and hope the following review, which we feel will be the most significant to our clients, will be helpful.

25 November 2024

Asia remains the centre of attention on the back of a major Chinese stimulus program which has triggered a sharp rally in its stocks. This comes after two months where Japan experienced significant currency volatility and a “flash crash” in its stocks.