#global-uncertainty

#global-uncertainty

The Summer Economic Statement outlines a budget package of €9.4 billion, highlighting ongoing uncertainties including Brexit, COVID-19, and the war in Ukraine.

The UK's economy unexpectedly fell for a second month in a row in May, with GDP shrinking 0.1% following a 0.3% contraction in April, amidst global economic uncertainty.

Over the past two years, the price of gold has surged, with the metal rising by more than 2% last week (Monday, 2nd June 2025) to its highest in over three weeks. Global geopolitical tensions and trade uncertainty have put the price of gold in a strong position, with many experts believing there has never been a better time to invest in the metal.