What does stock market reaction to tariffs mean for UK pensions and savings?

The US government’s decision to introduce trade tariffs has resulted in significant stock market turbulence – but what does this mean for pensions, stocks and shares?
What are defence stocks?

Against a backdrop of mounting global instability, are there economic opportunities present? If you are investment planning in Cheshire or other areas with a strong aerospace presence, one option people consider is the defence industry.
FTSE 100 recovers losses from global sell-off

If you are looking at investment planning in Cheshire or the wider UK economy, a degree of calm has returned to the FTSE 100 index following the global sell-off that spooked the markets earlier this month.
What does the future hold for equities?

In the aftermath of the general election, people are left wondering what the new government will mean for the UK stock market and whether there will less turbulence in the years ahead.
Buoyant FTSE 100 reaches all-time high

Both the FTSE (The Financial Times Stock Exchange) 100 and the FTSE All-Share finished the week ending 3 May 2024 at all-time highs.