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Month in Review: May 2026

Month in Review: May 2026

A strong April was followed by another impressive month for financial markets, as improving geopolitical sentiment and resilient corporate earnings propelled global equity indices to fresh highs.
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneJune 4, 20261 min
Month in Review: Apr 2026

Month in Review: Apr 2026

Despite continued volatility stemming from tensions between the US and Iran, April proved to be a month of meaningful recovery for global equity markets. Investors moved beyond a challenging March…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneMay 7, 20261 min
Month in Review: Mar 2026

Month in Review: Mar 2026

One month into the Iran conflict, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain elevated, with markets continuing to react to rapidly evolving developments.
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneApril 2, 20261 min
OCM Update: Iran Conflict

OCM Update: Iran Conflict

Almost one month on from the initial strikes on 28th February, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East remain elevated, and markets continue to react to rapidly evolving developments. We see the…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneMarch 26, 20261 min
Month in Review: Feb 2026

Month in Review: Feb 2026

Global financial markets navigated a range of influences during February, with risk assets generally advancing amid stronger economic data and improved corporate earnings. Sentiment was also supported by the US…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneMarch 5, 20261 min
Month in Review: Jan 2026

Month in Review: Jan 2026

Global financial markets began the year on a positive, albeit volatile, note as geopolitical uncertainty intensified. Investor sentiment was tested by a series of unpredictable policy developments from the Trump…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneFebruary 5, 20261 min

OCM Insights

Movements in UK Government Bonds this week: An Update

Movements in UK Government Bonds this week: An Update

You may have seen in the news that we have seen a fair bit of volatility in the UK government…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneJanuary 10, 20255 min
Q1 2025 Outlook

Q1 2025 Outlook

Q1 2025 Outlook   2024 proved to be another volatile year for investors. It was a year of policy speculation,…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneJanuary 6, 20259 min
Welcoming A New Age of Opportunity for UK Investors

Welcoming A New Age of Opportunity for UK Investors

Following years of political turmoil in the UK, investors welcomed a greater sense of clarity this month, as 28.7 million…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneJuly 16, 20241 min
Navigating a Rising Rate Environment

Navigating a Rising Rate Environment

2022 was a difficult year for investors as geopolitical tensions and a strong rebound in consumer demand resulted fed through…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneMarch 16, 20231 min
Navigating Choppy Investment Conditions in Q4

Navigating Choppy Investment Conditions in Q4

Following the market euphoria of the swift post-pandemic recovery in the economy in 2021, 2022 has been anything but plain…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneOctober 20, 20221 min
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Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update: Can Putin Hold On To Power?

Russia-Ukraine Conflict Update: Can Putin Hold On To Power?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24th sent shockwaves through the global economy, as disruption to two of the…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneOctober 4, 20221 min

OCM News

December 2025 Financial focus

December 2025 Financial focus

Financial Focus – Winter 2025 Our Winter 2025 edition of Financial Focus explores the key financial issues shaping the year ahead, from falling interest rates and stubborn inflation to major…
Charlie LodgeCharlie LodgeDecember 5, 20252 min
October 2025 Budget Summary

October 2025 Budget Summary

2025 Autumn Budget – Summary The 2025 Autumn Budget sets out a broad package of tax and policy changes that will shape personal and business finances over the next few…
Charlie LodgeCharlie LodgeOctober 5, 20252 min
September Financial Focus 2025

September Financial Focus 2025

Autumn 2025 Financial FocusAs the Autumn Budget approaches, this edition explores how potential tax rises could affect your finances and the steps you can take to prepare. Key topics include…
Charlie LodgeCharlie LodgeSeptember 5, 20251 min
June financial focus 2025

June financial focus 2025

Financial Focus – Summer 2025 Our Summer 2025 Financial Focus newsletter looks at the key financial challenges facing individuals and families today. We explore the return of inflation and the…
Charlie LodgeCharlie LodgeJune 5, 20251 min
March 2025 Financial Focus

March 2025 Financial Focus

Spring 2025 Financial Focus highlights key planning opportunities as the new tax year begins. It covers early tax planning for 2025/26, managing market volatility, preparing for changes to the State…
Charlie LodgeCharlie LodgeMarch 27, 20251 min
Month in Review: Jan 2025

Month in Review: Jan 2025

Following a turbulent end to 2024, investor hopes for a calm start to 2025 were dashed by heightened tariff uncertainty and a re-rating of inflationary risks in the US and…
Georgina StoneGeorgina StoneFebruary 6, 20251 min

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