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Concerns arise over inflation rates in the UK

UK inflation shocked markets, sending UK government bonds tumbling and raising expectations that the Bank of England will have to keep rates higher for longer. This has unpleasant parallels with the 1970s stagflation period. What does this mean for UK investors and is there a ray of light? If you want to learn more about investing then why not become a pensioncraft.com member? To find what we offer and how you can join our friendly community click here What Else PensionCraft Offers: 💡 Book a coaching session with Ramin so he can answer your questions in a one-to-one video call via Zoom: 📰 Sign up for our free weekly market roundup to get news and views about what's going on in the stock market and wider economy 📖 Understand investment in more depth with my online courses ❓ Join PensionCraft on YouTube and you’ll be supporting me to make more content and I will answer your questions and respond to your comments on YouTube as a pri...

The Devastating Impact of Inflation on the UK

UK Inflation is destroying the UK Economy. This week the UK inflation rate was reported at 7.9%, a drop from 8.7% from the prior month. This means consumer prices are still up 7.9% from last year and WAY above the Bank of England target inflation rate of 2%. In conjunction with this, the Bank of England have hiked interest rates to 5%, up from the 0.1% they were just a couple of years ago, putting ever more financial stress on the UK public and taking the cost of living crisis to another level. Here are my thoughts on this latest piece of economic data and what I think the UK government and Bank of England should do about it... Recommended Platforms & Tools: 💰 Up To £100 FREE Share With Trading 212 Use PROMO Code “MITCH”: 📬 Subscribe To The FREE Weekly Market Memo: 📈 Learn How To Build Wealth With Investing: 📷 Instagram: @mitchinvesting #Inflation #InterestRates #BankofEngland *Disclaimer: Your capital is at risk....

Key Events This Week: FedEx Earnings, US Flash PMI, UK BOE Decision

Welcome to the Weekly Outlook, where we discuss the critical news and events that you should be aware of for the week ahead. Investors will closely watch key economic indicators and events this week. In the US, focus is on the flash manufacturing PMI and FedEx earnings. China's PBOC decision on the Loan Prime Rate and Australia's RBA meeting minutes will also be important. New Zealand's Trade Balance for May will be scrutinised, while the UK's BOE Rate Decision is in the spotlight. These developments can have a significant impact on financial markets, influencing investor sentiment and trading decisions. So whether you're a seasoned investor or just starting out, be sure to tune in for the Weekly Outlook! Follow us on social media: * Twitter: @CMCMarketsAusNZ * LinkedIn: CMC Markets APAC & Canada Chapters: 0:00 Intro 0:19 United States 0:44 FedEx Earnings 1:11 China 2:20 New Zealand 2:57 United Kingdom --- DISCLAIMER: This video provides ge...

Ben Cope argues that renters will face frustration due to the lack of mortgage support.

'Renters will be frustrated that they are not receiving any support.' Political Commentator for Young Voices UK, Ben Cope, discusses Jeremy Hunt's new measures to help homeowners with mortgage repayments but argues it will 'only prolong the cost of living crisis for renters.' #mortgages #mortgagerates #interestrates #bankofengland #jeremyhunt Keep up to date with the latest news at Twitter: Facebook: Download the GB News app! You can watch GB News on all of your favourite devices and keep up to date with the latest news, analysis, opinion and more. ... ( read more ) HOW TO: Hedge Against Inflation REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold IRA Investing HOW TO INVEST IN SILVER: Silver IRA Investing Renters will be frustrated with lack of support, argues Ben Cope The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has put a strain on economies around the world, leaving millions of individuals jobless and struggling to...

Impending Recession: UK Economy Faces Stubborn Inflation and Slow Growth

There is no alternative. That was the message today from the Chancellor, saying the government gave complete backing to the Bank of England in its bid to bring down inflation by raising interest rates. (Subscribe: Jeremy Hunt was speaking after new figures showed the economy is growing - but that's before we've seen the full impact of the recent rate rises. ------------ Follow us: Facebook - Twitter - TikTok - Instagram - ... ( read more ) BREAKING: Recession News LEARN MORE ABOUT: Bank Failures REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold IRA Investing The UK economy has been grappling with stubborn inflation, sluggish growth, and the looming threat of a recession. Experts and policymakers have expressed concerns about ongoing economic struggles, calling for immediate action to address these challenges. One of the most concerning issues facing the UK economy is the persistence of stubborn inflation. The lat...

Amid escalating interest rates, UK readies for recession

Owning a home is getting more expensive as lenders begin putting up mortgage rates, spooked by stubbornly high inflation figures. (Subscribe: The Bank of England is under even more pressure to raise interest rates again in response, possibly as high as five-and-a-half per cent. ----------------------- Follow us: Facebook - Twitter - TikTok - Instagram - ... ( read more ) BREAKING: Recession News LEARN MORE ABOUT: Bank Failures REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold IRA Investing The UK economy has been one of the strongest in Europe over the last decade. However, recent economic indicators suggest that the country is preparing for a recession amid rising interest rates. Interest rates in the UK have remained at historic lows since the financial crisis in 2008. However, the Bank of England increased the base rate in August 2018 for the first time in a decade from 0.5% to 0.75%. This move was made to control infla...

How long can the UK economy stave off a recession?

Many economic experts predicted that the UK would dip into recession in the second half of last year. Latest figures show that they were wrong. But only just - with GDP growth in October, November and December barely registering. The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt said that it showed evidence of "underlying resilience" but warned that the economy is "not out of the woods yet". And the Bank of England still expects the UK to plunge into recession later this year. (Subscribe: ----------------------- Follow us on Instagram - ... ( read more ) BREAKING: Recession News LEARN MORE ABOUT: Bank Failures REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold IRA Investing The United Kingdom has narrowly avoided a recession, with the latest figures revealing that the country's economy grew by 0.3% in the third quarter of 2019, following a contraction in the second quarter. However, the question on everyone's minds is ...

After Economy Contracts Again, UK Braces for Two-Year Recession

The Bank of England has predicted that the country is heading for a recession that could last two years. (Subscribe: The latest GDP figures seemed to confirm those fears. The UK's total economic production in September fell by 0.6% - partly due to the widespread closures for the Queen's funeral. ----------------------- Follow us on Instagram - ... ( read more ) BREAKING: Recession News LEARN MORE ABOUT: Bank Failures REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO INVEST IN GOLD: Gold IRA Investing The UK is preparing for a two-year recession after the economy shrank again. According to the Office for National Statistics (ONS), the economy contracted by 2% in the first quarter of 2021, largely due to the lockdown measures and the impact of Brexit. The ONS attributed the decline to a fall in consumer spending and business investment, as well as a drop in exports due to disruptions at ports after the UK left the EU. The service sector,...

Prices Set to Undergo This Due to Inflation in the Next 50 Years!

UK inflation is 10.4%, so what will prices look like 50 years from now? 💷 Well the results are crazy, and will hugely limit your ability to achieve financial independence if you’re not investing in inflationary beating assets. 📈 💰 Up To £100 FREE Share With Trading 212 Use PROMO Code “MITCH”: 📈 Learn How To Invest w/ My Stock Market Investing Programme: 📬 Subscribe To The FREE Weekly Market Memo: *Disclaimer: Your capital is at risk. Some of these links may be affiliate links. If you purchase a product or service using one of these links, I will receive a small commission from the seller. There will be no additional charge for you.* *Disclaimer: All ideas presented within this video are that of my own based on my own opinions. Please do not consider any of these videos as financial advice as I am NOT a financial advisor. All financial decisions and choices made are solely your responsibility. The views sha...

Optimal Assets in Times of High Inflation

The latest Quarterly Inflation Report from the Bank of England showed that inflation is rising rapidly and the Bank expects it will overshoot its target of 2%. We explore which assets gave inflation protection in the past. Sign up to our free weekly market roundup to get news and views about what's going on in the stock market and wider economy Why not join our membership on Patreon where you can learn via our Slack chat forum, take part in our regular members-only live Q&A webinars and gain access to a library of exclusive videos and resources. To find out more about this click here We rely on your support to keep producing free content via YouTube. Please help us to remain independent and producing new content by supporting us on YouTube This is what else PensionCraft Offers: - Book a Power Hour with Ramin so he can answer your questions in a one-to-one coaching session via a video call: - Understand investment in more depth with my online courses Recomm...

UK wage rise inflation | Morning Markets

UK wages are rising at the fastest rate in 20 years, today's Morning Markets takes a look at the UK employment picture and expectations that inflation will ease later this year. Thanks for watching. If you would like to download our guides to ISAs and Pensions, please visit the following link www.truepotential.co.uk/ourguides If you enjoyed this video, please leave a like, and don’t forget to subscribe to the True Potential YouTube channel for the latest finance news and tips. For podcast questions and guest enquiries email podcast@tpllp.com. You can also connect with us on social media: 👉Instagram: www.instagram.com/truepotentialllp 👉Facebook: www.facebook.com/TruePotentialLLP 👉Twitter: www.twitter.com/TruePotential_  👉LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/true-potential-llp #inflation #wages #payrise... ( read more ) LEARN ABOUT: Investing During Inflation REVEALED: Best Investment During Inflation HOW TO ...