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Bonds made simple – a beginner’s guide to the world’s largest asset class
Bonds have long been seen as the backbone of a balanced investment portfolio – and traditionally the quiet partner to more volatile equities. Yet Liz Truss’s 2022 ‘mini-budget’ and the September 2025 spike in long-term bond yields to near thirty-year highs became...
Setting the foundations to expand your business
Kevin Petley, Business Growth Advisor at Elephants Child regularly works with businesses in developing plans for expansion. He shares his insights and tips for other business owners looking to grow. At a glance Before pursuing expansion, ensure your business...
One year of Labour & will Trump row back on tariffs?
Labouring on – are prospects gloomy or bright? After 12 months in power, Labour has had some difficult times – not least in recent weeks. Rebellions by MPs have seen the government back down on winter fuel payments and, more damagingly, do a U-turn on welfare cuts....
Five things to consider amid market uncertainty
The uncertainty surrounding the situation in the Middle East is breeding a sense of unease in the markets and investors. In recent days, we have seen the price of oil fluctuate considerably. However, the broader market reaction has been relatively contained so far. As...