Finance
September 2024 - Monthly House Views - Central banks to step up the pace
Global stock markets had a volatile summer, beginning with an equity market sell-off late July driven partly by US recession fears. Later on, more encouraging data allowed the markets to bounce back. While downside risks exist, the US is likely to experience only a gradual slowdown, sti...
July 2024 - Monthly House Views - Central banks into the deep end
As inflation continues to fall on both shores of the Atlantic, the major central banks could begin scaling down the restrictive nature of their monetary policy. We now expect their next moves to be both gradual and synchronised, with the Federal Reserve, European Central Bank and Bank o...
June 2024 - Monthly House Views - Remaining calm amidst political uncertainty
The announcement of snap elections in the UK and France has added further complexity to an already packed election agenda. Stepping back from the political uncertainty however, the global economic landscape still looks positive, with modest economic growth and inflation drifting gradual...
May 2024 - Monthly House Views - Rate cuts are coming
Central banks are now set to pivot but will likely be out of sync. The European Central Bank could be the first to cut rates at its June meeting, followed by the Bank of England. Whilst inflation continues to fall in Europe, it has ticked upwards in some components in the United States....
Insights from the 11th UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue
As Excellence First Enterprise Consultancy (EFEC), we are pleased to share key insights from the recent 11th UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue held on January 11, 2025, in Beijing. ...
The Cambridge Young Professionals Group (CYPG) releases its memberships for 2025
The CYPG), a group for graduates and young professionals in the Cambridge area, has released its memberships for 2025. ...
The Cambridge Building Society increases loan-to-value for Foreign Nationals to 90%
The Cambridge Building Society is now accepting mortgage applications from customers without permanent rights to reside in the UK, who can apply for a mortgage for up to 90% of the property value. ...
The Cambridge is Best First-Time Buyer Mortgage Provider for second consecutive year
The Cambridge Building Society is proud to announce that it has retained the title of Best First-Time Buyer Mortgage Provider at the Moneynet Awards 2025. ...
Cambridge Index rises 0.9%
The Cambridge Index advanced 206.3 points or 0.9% to close at 22,105.6, as three out of the top ten index heavyweights posted weekly gains in their share price. ...
Harlow College: pioneering digital innovation in education and training
Harlow College has established itself as a leader in digital innovation, earning recognition as both an EdTech Demonstrator School and an Apple Distinguished School for its transformative approach to teaching and learning. Notably, Harlow College is the only UK college to receive Apple ...