Article Reading Time: 5 minutes In July 2025, the UK property market was rocked by the steepest one-month fall in average asking prices in over two decades. According to Rightmove, average the UK house price fell by 1.2% in a single month, equivalent to a £4,531 drop,...
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS), released on 16 July 2025, has taken many economists and investors by surprise: UK inflation, as measured by the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), rose to 3.6% in June 2025, up...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The UK economy is navigating a precarious crossroads in 2025. Inflation is easing, yet growth remains tepid. Gilt markets are jittery, and the pound has weakened. Underpinning this financial fragility is a government in crisis;...
Article Reading Time: 8 minutes In early June 2025, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey cautioned that the trajectory of UK interest rates has become significantly more uncertain due to the ongoing impact of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade...
Article Reading Time: 6 minutes At De Pointe Research, we spend most of our time identifying opportunities—finding markets, assets, and vehicles that generate outsized returns and preserve wealth in times of turbulence. But prudent investing isn’t just about...
Article Reading Time: 5 minutes The trade tariff war that erupted in early 2025 has stirred the global financial landscape. Initiated by the U.S. under President Trump, this series of tariffs aims to address trade imbalances and support domestic manufacturing. With...
