Author: Jordan

CLSA Pivots to Bullish on India CLSA has shifted its view on Indian equities, moving from a cautious stance to a bullish one. This strategic change focuses on capitalizing on expected economic recovery and growth in specific sectors, favoring cyclical stocks over defensive ones. Why the Change Now? CLSA has officially turned constructive on Indian equities after a long period of caution. This shift is driven by what analysts see as peak investor pessimism and a better risk-reward balance, partly due to recent market corrections. The Nifty 50 and Midcap indices have dropped roughly 9-15% from recent highs. These declines…

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We started the year with rising confidence, evidence suggesting that the economy was finally turning a corner, with falling inflation, several interest rate cuts, and a modest but steady recovery in the market. But as we saw with Covid and then the Ukraine War, these things are easily thrown off course by geopolitical events which are beyond our control. So aside from the human cost of the war in the Middle East, the economic damage to every economy around the globe has once again knocked confidence. It is unfortunately evident in the housing market, too: average UK house prices fell…

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Some will cry outrage, some will threaten to cancel their American Express Platinum card, and some will continue their lives as before. American Express has just announced to several media outlets that it will cease its partnership with Lufthansa and it will therefore no longer be possible to enter the German carrier’s waiting rooms by showing one’s Credit Card. A benefit born during the pandemic The one between LH and Amex was a unicum in the world of cardholder-airline relationships, sure Delta opens the doors of its lounges to Platinum holders, but it is part of a deal worth billions…

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The 5 top rewards credit card offers on the market right now offer high earn rates and stacks of bonus points, if you meet the criteria.Rewards credit cards give you points on your spending via the bank or card issuer’s rewards points program. And while each program is different, and the value of their points vary quite a bit, the best rewards credit cards should give you:Around 100,000 bonus points or moreAn earn rate of 1-2 points per dollar you spendExtra perks like lounge passes, complimentary insurance or some kind of credit to offset the fee.Here are the best offers…

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The research found the hacks Brits swear by include abandoning online baskets in the hope of triggering a discount, setting up new email accounts to access new-customer offers, and using comparison tools as part of their regular shopping routine.More than two thirds (66%) said they often or always check reviews before buying. And a quarter (25%) said they feel more in control of their finances than ever before, as digital tools, social trends and everyday habits reshape what “value” means in 2026.Annika Bizon, from Samsung, which commissioned the research to mark the launch of its new Galaxy A57 5G, that…

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ModaMortgages has introduced a new range of limited edition buy-to-let (BTL) products, aimed at providing brokers and landlords with more certainty in a changing market. The new range includes 2- and 5-year fixed rate products for single dwelling properties, with rates starting from 3.39%. In addition, the lender is offering products designed for more complex property types, including houses in multiple occupation (HMOs) and multi-unit freehold blocks (MUFBs) of up to six bedrooms or units, with rates starting from 3.49%. All products in the limited edition range are available to both individual and limited company landlords. ModaMortgages is also offering…

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This year has started with a bang for those who like to earn points on their rent — or now, even mortgages — with the much-anticipated Bilt 2.0 launch.This launch included the introduction of three new credit cards and a new system that layers in a secondary rewards currency, Bilt Cash, alongside the Bilt Rewards points that many of us already know and love.And today, just two days after the big Bilt 2.0 launch, Bilt is back with some adjustments it is making after listening to some community feedback.Based on the complexity of the just-announced Bilt 2.0 system, this new…

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