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Welcome to our weekly newsletter, where we summarise the key market developments over the last seven days.

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Welcome to our weekly newsletter, where we summarise the key market developments over the last seven days.

Pressure is building on central banks to lower interest rates and help the global economy stave off the threat of recession. The European Central Bank (ECB) failed to deliver a rate cut in July, but the US Federal Reserve (Fed), after much talk, finally ‘walked the walk’ on the last day of the month and reduced interest rates for the first time since 2008.

Welcome to our weekly newsletter, where we summarise the key market developments over the last seven days. There’s plenty to cover this week, as despite hitting the August “quiet period”, markets have been anything but. Read on to hear how we view the current market environment and what it means for us as long-term investors.

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As future trading relations with the EU remain uncertain, we talk to Geoffrey de Mowbray, Co-Chairman of the British Exporters Association.

Sheila Tindle, Sanlam’s Head of Office in Teesside explains what higher earners need to consider when making pension contributions.

A news agenda dominated by Brexit, Trump and Trade Wars has understandably led to nervousness among our clients for several years now. This wasn’t helped by the market correction late last year, which reminded us that volatility can be just around the corner.

Investing early and harnessing the power of compound interest can lead to rapid gains.

In a world where fake news threatens to supplant the truth, telling one from the other is becoming increasingly tricky. So how do investment analysts ensure the information they gather is accurate?

It’s safe to say investors have enjoyed a positive 2019, so far. But with several key nations including Germany, UK, Canada, South Korea, China and Japan predicting weaker economic conditions, and growth in the US economy looking set to slow, should we be concerned, or is this the opportunity we’ve been waiting for?

Welcome to our weekly newsletter, where we summarise the key market developments over the last seven days

The London Stock Exchange has grown into arguably the world’s greatest financial market since its birth in a 17th century London coffee house. It’s a place where companies go to raise capital to fund expansion and create jobs. But how much do you really know about it?