The crypto crash – what next?
A succession of price crashes in recent weeks means bitcoin has once again passed through a market pattern known as a “death cross”. This ominous-sounding term refers to when the cryptocurrency’s 50-day moving average crosses its 200-day moving average and is used by...Income tax bills double
HMRC recently released statistics on income tax and analysis of the figures showed consumers are paying huge amounts through the levy. In light of this, guidance has been issued on how savers can reduce their income tax bills through effective use of ISAs and...House price dip
The price of an average home in the UK fell by 0.5% in June as the full stamp duty holiday came to an end, industry figures show. It was the first month-on-month drop since January and suggests peak buyer demand has likely passed, according to research by Halifax....Start thinking about protecting your portfolio against inflation
Many influential figures are speaking out about the risks of inflation, and maybe it’s time to listen to their voices. Last week Jens Weidmann, the Deutsche Bundesbank chief, warned of the dangers of complacency, comparing inflation to the Galapagos giant...Pensions triple lock could cost £4bn
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has said the triple lock on pensions remains government policy after it emerged that he may have to spend £4bn more on pensioners from next year if he sticks to the pledge. Sunak was grilled on the issue in an interview with GB News, after ONS...