Inflation

Clients value reassurance from advisers during cost of living crisis

Consensus expectations of 9.8% were not met

Bank of England rate hike expected as inflation rises

All eyes on Bank of England interest rate decision

MPC member Swati Dhingra spoke on the issue

High inflation and cost of living will hit clients' fortunes this year

Retirees making ‘tougher than ever decisions’ amid ongoing inflation bite

Drop in fuel prices saw December fall in infaltion

Boosted by consumer staples and banks

Business, valuation and flow risks are biggest market challenges