United Kingdom
The UK top 100 and all UK shares indices posted negative returns of -0.69% and -0.44% respectively over the period, however the UK top 250 shares…
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September saw markets enter a phase of discombobulation as investors sought reasons as to why bourses would move higher against what were headwinds of geopolitical risk alongside European election doubts.…
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We are delighted to increase our support for the Milton Keynes City Orchestra (MKCO) in their forthcoming season. WH Ireland supports a number of arts projects and organisations across the…
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Being part of the “Sandwich Generation” is no picnic in the park. With dependent children as well as ageing parents, prudent financial planning has never been more important. A good…
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The Clonter Opera Gala consists of a variety of well loved opera arias, duets, and ensembles, followed by some musical theatre classics, in a well established operative prelude to Christmas, and is…
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It has been an attention-grabbing month in Japan, with North Korea sending a missile over the Japanese island of Hakkaido which has increased tensions across the area. Prime Minister Shinzo…
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August provided yet another month of positive returns, with low US interest rates continuing to support the emerging markets, in spite of the political volatility surrounding North Korea. However, there…
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United Kingdom
The UK top 100 and all UK shares indices returned 1.63% and 1.41% respectively during August. Sterling’s -2.16% depreciation vs the US dollar was one of the drivers…
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August was a quiet month in the equity markets as a result of the holiday season and light newsflow. The best performing markets were those with higher risk as investors…
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Fixed Interest
The market strengthened during August with the movement influenced by the latest statement from the Fed. Whilst the Fed remains on course to announce measures to unwind its…
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