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Market update – 18th January 2021

News: 18 January 2021

The weekend’s leaks to the media tell us that Biden intends to start with a flurry of executive orders, not only to get a grip on the virus and vaccinations, but also to rejoin COP21. It has to be important that this latter point is going to happen on day one of the presidency.

Market update – 11th January 2021

News: 11 January 2021

.... the world did not suddenly decide that it had undervalued Tesla by a quarter. That share price move is speculation. Self-fulfilling speculation that the stock price is going to rise more, combined with chronic FOMO – the fear of missing out.

Market update – 4th January 2021

News: 04 January 2021

Perversely, it feels as if the risk to investment markets is less that the pandemic worsens (which is inevitable for a while), but is more in how Authorities react as and when the vaccines have done their job.

Hawksmoor CEO - Christmas 2020 video update

News: 16 December 2020

A Christmas message of thanks to Hawksmoor's clients, customers and friends from our CEO Sarah Soar who is hoping for a prosperous - and eventually Covid-free - 2021 for all!

Market update – 14th December 2020

News: 14 December 2020

Are we better prepared for the next pandemic? It doesn’t feel like it. ... Economies remain fragile in ways that, twelve months ago, we had not appreciated. Some changes, though, feel more permanent.

Market update – 7th December 2020

News: 07 December 2020

Deal or No Deal makes a massive difference to a relatively small number of industries, but in aggregate there is very little difference to the economy. The relevant point is that UK equities have at long last started to show a bit of form.

'100 First Women' Private Client event

News: 03 December 2020

Hawksmoor recently held a virtual event for our Private Clients, based on the "100 First Women Portraits" exhibition by photographer Anita Corbin - a celebration of the achievements of pioneering British women of the 21st century.

Market update – 30th November 2020

News: 30 November 2020

The independence of Central Banks matters. It has also been under considerable doubt this year. The funding of the COVID support programmes across the world has essentially been that of governments borrowing from their own Central Banks.

Market update – 23rd November 2020

News: 23 November 2020

When we come out of Lockdown II (The Return of the COVID), we are returning to Boris’ Three Tiers. We will be told that we have all been very naughty and must behave much better, but these will be soundbarks without a lot of bite.

Investment Trusts Masterclass with Ben Mackie

News: 20 November 2020

Fund Manager Ben Mackie featured in an Asset TV Investment Trust Masterclass which asked the question: 'How have Investment Trusts weathered the COVID storm and how are they positioned going forward?'