The recent inflation and growth data for the UK gave tentative cause for optimism. However, the UK has a long way to go before it is likely to lure back international buyers.

In his Autumn Statement, Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt unveiled a series of measures designed to shore up the UK’s finances. Against a backdrop of intensifying inflationary pressures and rising interest rates, UK households face their most dramatic decline in living standards since records began in 1956.

It’s been a turbulent week in technology, with weak results prompting a significant sell off. Should it tempt contrarian investors?

The gilt and currency markets weren’t the only problem areas after the Chancellor’s risky budget. Property assets also took a hit.

The US central bank surprised markets with another 0.75% rise in rates. There is little comfort for investors in the move.

The pound has seen further weakness, maintaining a pattern seen for most of the year. Can it fall further?

Corporate earnings held up reasonably well in the second quarter, but there are increasing jitters about their direction from here. Could earnings weakness prompt markets to lurch lower?