UK growth focus UK property prices, particularly in London, are back above their 2007 highs. This is important as it is primarily homeowners who drive the UK economy - over 50s own around 75% of the country's wealth.
Recent stock moves in the US could lead one to believe economic conditions have deteriorated substantially and the American economy is set for a severe setback.
Market volatility is back with a bang. Given the US equity correction, Chinese markets turning negative year-to-date, and ongoing oil price volatility, it would be easy to think everything that could go wrong has done so this year.
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