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Beaufort Analysis No. 287 – Actions speak louder than words…
Trade war rhetoric between the US and China continued to gain momentum last week with a noticeable shift in the Yuan; the currency moved by over 1.1% in a 24-hour period against the US dollar causing…
Beaufort Group heroes complete the National Three Peaks Challenge
Over the hottest weekend of the year, when the BBC reported “Scotland breaks temperature record” a team of ten people from the Beaufort Group of Companies, and four friends and family members…
Beaufort Analysis 286 – Ain’t no mountain high enough
One of China’s major indices, the Shanghai Composite, experienced a sell-off last week, bordering in correction territory as the relationship between the US and China continues to be strained.…
Beaufort Analysis 285 – Red Flags
Last week marked the 2-year anniversary since the UK voted to leave the European Union in the referendum vote. Whilst the economic impact of Brexit on the UK has been widely debated, the UK has been…
Beaufort Analysis No. 284 – Steady as she goes…
Last week was billed as uneventful, although in practice, it was anything but… The US-North Korea summit appears to have been a success, albeit light on detail at this stage. President Trump and Kim…
Beaufort Analysis No. 283 – A Tale of Two Summits
As President Donald Trump prepares for an historic meeting with North Korean leader, Kim Jong-un in Singapore, he leaves behind the G7 summit in disarray after he withdrew his support for the joint…
Beaufort Analysis 282 – “The Italian Job”
Months of political deadlock in Italy ended on Friday with Giuseppe Conte being sworn in as the new prime minister. This marked a significant reversal from earlier in the week, when President Sergio…
Beaufort Analysis No. 281 – Stepping stones
Updated UK inflation data for April was disappointing, following the timing of Easter, which impacted air fares and consequently, inflation. Whilst inflation fell to 2.4%, soft drink prices did…
Michael helps Beaufort Group colleagues raise money for Dreams Come True with a ‘No Peaks’ Challenge!
Michael Cox, Professional Standards Manager at Beaufort Financial, has a condition called Retinitis Pigmentosa which means that he currently retains a visual field of 5%. So, Instead of taking part…
Beaufort Analysis No. 280 – Markets rise despite slowing economy
Mentioned in last week’s Beaufort Analysis, oil remains in the headlines with the price of Brent crude reaching $80 a barrel last Thursday. This is due to the continuing concerns that Iranian exports…
Beaufort Investment duo shortlisted for prestigious awards
Emma Clarke, Senior Investment Analyst at Beaufort Investment Management, has been shortlisted in the Wealth Manager of the Year category at this year's Women in Finance Awards which take place at a…
Beaufort Analysis 279 – Drilling for Oil
Last week the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England voted to keep the base rate at 0.5%. This is due to weaker economic data for the UK, and February’s growth forecast of 1.8%, which…
