I awoke this morning to what will be described by the media as a ‘Sea of Red’ – which is significant falls on the vast majority of major markets that had already started trading and predictions of the same for the FTSE here in the UK and on the European exchanges.
Posts By: Matthew Smith
Monthly Vlog – February 2022
The Winds They Are Blowing
As I pen this post, it is roughly 9 am on Friday 18th February and the UK is preparing for Storm Eunice to arrive.
Monthly Vlog – January 2022
The Beginning of The End?
After this week’s announcements that we are winding back ‘Plan B’ measures, it seems we may, just finally, be entering the end-game of the pandemic.
Market & Portfolio Update – January 2022
Click to download and read our latest market and portfolio update for January 2022. Enjoy!
Covid Update – 10th December 2020
It has been a while since I have needed to pen one of these updates, however unfortunately yesterday’s announcements necessitate the need for me to communicate with clients once again about our Covid operating procedures.
Omicron
On Monday last week, I penned the introductory paragraphs for our Investment Review document which will be issued early next year to Buckingham Gate clients.
Monthly Vlog – November 2020
Cost of Living Rises as Prices Surge – 22nd November 2021
Article written by Andrew, Charles, Chris, Mark and Will, Portfolio Management Team at Square Mile.
Last week saw UK inflation surging to its highest level for a decade, hitting 4.2% in October. This was both higher than the markets expected and more than twice the Bank of England’s (the Bank) target of 2%.