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: 4 minutes A recent warning from the UK’s Treasury Select Committee has sparked debate over the Lifetime Individual Savings Account (LISA), with MPs claiming that the product could leave investors with less money than they initially...
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: 6 minutes The world economy is once again navigating dangerous waters. The global financial system is under immense pressure, from aggressive tariffs and retaliatory trade measures to rising inflation and volatile markets. For investors, these...
Article Reading Time: 4 minutes The UK is facing a prolonged energy crisis, with household energy bills among the highest in Europe. As the cost of living crisis continues, rising energy prices have become a key contributor to inflation, adding further pressure to...
