1. Global Political and Trade UncertaintyOne of the biggest drivers of the gold rally has been growing concern over international politics and trade.Recent tariff measures introduced by US President Donald Trump have unsettled global markets, particularly as further restrictions have been threatened against several trading partners. When trade relationships become unpredictable, investors often move away […]
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UK government borrowing fell sharply in December, according to new figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Borrowing came in at £11.6bn, which is £7.1bn (38%) lower than the same month last year. The drop was mainly driven by a strong rise in tax and National Insurance Contributions (NIC) receipts, which more than offset
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UK mortgage lenders are becoming increasingly competitive, and analysts suggest this could lead to further mortgage rate cuts in the coming weeks. New data points to a more active mortgage market as we move through 2025 and look ahead to 2026.According to recent industry analysis, the number of mortgage products available is now at its
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