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iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF

EWU tracks a market cap-weighted index of British companies. It covers the top 85% of British companies by market cap.

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The Bank of England has been careful not to endorse the idea of a near-term rate cut in its latest policy statement.

Bank of England Sticks To The Script And Keeps Rates On Hold

February's inflation data showed further progress across the board, and the prospect of sharp falls in energy bills in April and July suggests headline CPI will be below 2% from May and for much of 2024.

U.K. Inflation Set To Fall Below 2% By May After Latest Data

After entering a technical recession in the latter part of 2023, Britain???s economy rebounded in January.

ETFs to Ride UK's 2024 Recovery Wave

In a move aimed at offering voters a pre-election giveaway, UK Chancellor Jeremy Hunt cut national insurance contributions by 2 percentage points in his spring budget. He had previously cut national insurance contributions by 2 percentage points in the autumn budget less than four months ago.

U.K. Spring Budget Statement: Play It Again, Jeremy

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The UK is facing economic troubles, with the British pound suffering against the dollar and the euro. The UK's inflation in 2023 was double that of G20 averages, making it the worst among developed countries.

Europe Has A New 'Sick Man,' Here's How I'm Playing It

The UK government reportedly wants to introduce sweeping tax cuts in the Spring Budget on 6 March. But the reappraisal of Bank of England rate cuts in financial markets means the money available for giveaways has dwindled over the past few weeks.

U.K. Chancellor Has Limited Space For Tax Cuts As Market Rates Move Higher

The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) vote in favor of keeping the Bank of England (BoE) policy rate at 5.25%.

Bank Of England: Rate Cuts Coming Into Sight

Unlike the eurozone, the UK's service sector is picking up steam. The issue for the Bank of England is that inflation is also proving sticky, and the PMI highlights the disruption in the Red Sea.

U.K. PMIs Point To Brighter Growth Outlook But Stubborn Inflation

UK business activity growth accelerated for a third straight month in January, according to early PMI survey data, marking a promising start to the year. Inflation is indicated to remain stubbornly higher in the 3-4% range in the near future.

U.K. Economy Starts 2024 On Stronger Footing, But Red Sea Shipping Delays Drive Prices Higher

While UK stocks are currently valued lower than their U.S. counterparts, a closer examination reveals concerns such as stagnant financial and energy companies with limited growth potential. In contrast, UK small and mid-cap companies show more promise, offering slightly higher valuations but with significantly greater growth potential. Despite economic and political uncertainties in the UK, including the impact of Brexit and currency devaluation, there's potential for investment opportunities, especially in the small and mid-cap space.

EWU Vs. EWUS: In The U.K., We Find Small Caps Much More Compelling

In 2022, the FTSE 100 beat just about every other index on the planet simply by not losing money, 2023 was even better thanks to a strong Santa rally. The FTSE 100 grows by 12.8% in 2024, leaving it at 8,725 by the end of the year.

FTSE 100 Valuation And Forecast For 2024

After an unexpected pick-up in UK inflation, the market may be getting ahead of itself by pricing a May rate cut. Services inflation is likely to remain stubborn in the near term, while much depends on the size of any fiscal stimulus at the March budget.

U.K. Inflation Unexpectedly Picks Up Amid Stubborn Services Price Rises

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Stocks in the group of wealthy democracies known as the G7 are up in 2023, with exchange-traded funds tracking those regions climbing last week amid a broader recent rally in equities globally.

G7 ETFs rise in global stock-market rally as S&P 500 approaches all-time high

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US equities have been dominated by a handful of stocks, highlighting the need for diversification. US stocks and bonds have been positively correlated, making it challenging to hedge equity risks.

What's The Argument For Looking Outside The U.S. In 2024?

UK economy shows resilience, suggesting GDP stagnated over Q4 2021. Flash PMI data indicates increased output, but manufacturing sector continues to decline.

Flash PMI Points To U.K. Economy Ending 2023 On A More Positive Note

Markets are pricing three rate cuts in 2024 and we doubt the Bank will be too happy about that. Expect policymakers to reiterate that rates need to stay restrictive for some time.

Bank of England To Push Back Against Rising Tide Of Rate Cut Expectations

With one month left in the year, it's time for investors to consider buying stocks from the United Kingdom (U.K.). Recently, Vanguard highlighted that it expects U.S. stocks to generate annualized returns of 5.2% over the next decade, 280 basis points less than non-U.S. developed markets.

U.K. Market Opportunities: 3 Overlooked Funds With Big Potential

The UK chancellor can look forward to a little extra wiggle room when it comes to meeting his fiscal goals, as the impact of higher inflation on tax revenues offsets the effect of higher debt interest spending. The margin for error is still tight and doesn't offer much space to make major policy changes this month.

Limited Room For Tax Changes As U.K. Chancellor Gets Set To Unveil Autumn Statement

Services inflation has undershot the Bank of England's forecast for October, and that all but rules out any more tightening this year. We expect services inflation to fall back to the 3.5-4% area next summer and that would be a catalyst for rate cuts to begin.

Good News For The Bank of England As Services Inflation Falls Further Than Expected

The iShares MSCI United Kingdom ETF is being evaluated as an investment option at its current market price. Despite concerns about Britain's economy, there is merit in investing in EWU as current valuations are cheap. The British consumer is finally benefiting from rising wages now that inflation has been coming down. This is a tailwind for consumer-oriented sectors, which EWU has a lot of exposure to.

EWU: Preparing For 2024, The U.K. Seems Too Cheap To Ignore (Rating Upgrade)

Higher savings rates have so far helped offset only modest increases in average mortgage rates. That's set to change through 2024, and this means higher interest rates will act as a growing drag on UK activity.

U.K. Headed For Stagnation As Rate Hikes Start To Bite

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The Bank of England has kept rates on hold for a second consecutive meeting, and barring some major unpleasant surprises, it's fair to say the tightening cycle is over. Beneath the surface, we detect hints that the Bank is uncomfortable with markets beginning to price rate cuts for next year.

Bank Of England Keeps Policy Steady But Pushes Back Against Rate Cut Expectations

The UK economy continued to skirt with recession in October, as the increased cost of living, higher interest rates and falling exports were widely blamed on a third month of lower output. UK business activity declined for a third month running in October, suggesting the economic malaise seen at the end of the third quarter has spilled over into the fourth quarter.

Flash PMI Points To U.K. Economic Downturn Extending Into Fourth Quarter

Investors have significantly reappraised the Bank of England outlook over recent weeks, and we think rate hikes have now finished. Rate cuts are likely to be a story for next summer.

Markets Are Right To Rethink The Bank Of England As Rates Reach A Peak

The UK is a famously - or infamously, depending on the prevailing style - value-driven market. Over five years, the FTSE UK Growth index beats its value equivalent by 27% to 10.1%.

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