“Soft Brexit is really a compromise of contortions and inconsistencies that are very difficult to reconcile and that’s the position we find ourselves in at the moment…” As Brexit talks reach an apparent impasse, Butler Toll’s Economics Adviser John Shepperd gives us his overview of...
“We are cautious about increasing risks in the global and UK economy.” Butler Toll’s Economics Adviser John Shepperd explains the factors behind our risk reduction with our portfolios earlier in 2018, outlining the key role that the Butler Toll Investment Committee plays in determining our...
Butler Toll is delighted to announce the continuation of its partnership with Swindon Rugby Club’s 1st XV. The club launched their new kit, designed and produced by Silverback, another local Swindon business ahead of the 2018/19 season. Swindon kick off their season Saturday 1st September 3pm at home to...
Thoughts on the Cabinet's Brexit agreement from our global economist - John Shepperd The “Chequers Agreement”, issued after the Cabinet meeting last Friday, is a short, three-page outline of the UK’s proposed position as we head into the final stages of the tortuous Brexit negations. A...
Butler Toll is delighted to announce the unveiling of the first in a series of guides covering a wide range of areas in financial planning, exclusive to our clients. The Guide to Understanding Risk is an essential tool for our clients at initial meetings to help...
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After the March Monetary Policy Committee meeting the market was pricing in a 90% chance of a Bank Rate hike at the May 10th meeting. The March meeting’s Minutes said that the economy had progressed as expected since the forecast update in the February Inflation...
By John Shepperd; Economics Adviser to Butler Toll Asset Management When the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) decided to raise Bank Rate (from ¼ to ½%) last November, it was not seen as much of a real tightening. More a reversal of the post-Referendum cut, taking back an...