Last Week – Key Takeaways Markets: Shares welcome Democrat’s victory in Senate Global shares rose as they focussed on the prospect of further support measures for the US economy rather than the events in Washington DC on Wednesday and the impact of lockdown on the US job market (see US section); The Democrat party won […]
Omnis Market Update
Last Week – Key Takeaways Brexit: Competition and fishing remain sticking points The pound strengthened against the US dollar amid optimism that the UK and the EU would agree a free trade deal before the Brexit transition period ends on 31st December; EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier claimed on Thursday that talks were in their ‘final […]
Omnis Market Update
Last Week – Key Takeaways UK: Brexit talks continue as deadline looms UK shares fell and the pound weakened against the US dollar as the UK and EU struggled to agree a free trade deal with the end of the Brexit transition just over two weeks away; Despite direct talks between the Prime Minister Boris […]
Supporting Blue Smile and the Mental Health of School Children
Blue Smile is delighted that Ewing Associates has most generously donated to support our work with children in local schools. Blue Smile offers arts-based therapeutic and psychoeducational support to children who might be struggling with their emotional wellbeing or mental health. We offer 1:1 therapy sessions, group work and whole class workshops. Our work enables […]
Omnis Market Update
Last Week – Key Takeaways US: Shares hit record high US shares rallied after Republican and Democrat politicians joined forces to propose a new economic relief package worth just over $900 billion and plans for a slower resumption of production boosted oil prices (see ‘Commodities’ section); However, the number of jobs created by the US […]