Howard Financial Planning Ltd

Howard Financial Planning Ltd Howard Financial Planning is a financial planning practice based in Whitstable, Kent.

We provide a holistic financial planning service, ranging from retirement
planning to investment planning, as well as protecting you and your estate.

WeekWatch - Germany auto industry at a crossroads
13/07/2026

WeekWatch - Germany auto industry at a crossroads

The famous Peking Duck found itself at the centre of an international row last week, as the EU launched an anti-dumping investigation into imports of the bird from China.

WeekWatch - June’s US jobs report shock
06/07/2026

WeekWatch - June’s US jobs report shock

June’s US jobs report, released just before markets closed for the 4th July holiday, raised quite a few eyebrows. 57,000 new jobs were created in the month, well short of the 113,000 estimate. The hospitality and leisure sectors lost jobs, at odds with expectations the FIFA World Cup would provide...

WeekWatch - Markets jump in US-Iran framework
15/06/2026

WeekWatch - Markets jump in US-Iran framework

The US and Iran have agreed on a framework peace agreement, announced late on Sunday and due to be signed later this week. The memorandum of understanding, which sent markets soaring on Monday morning, should see the immediate toll-free opening of the Strait of Hormuz.

WeekWatch - S&P hits double digit returns since start of Iran war
02/06/2026

WeekWatch - S&P hits double digit returns since start of Iran war

S&P registers double digit returns Increasing hopes that a deal between the US and Iran might finally be reached and continued AI optimism helped push US markets to new highs last week.

WeekWatch - UK gilt struggles continue
18/05/2026

WeekWatch - UK gilt struggles continue

UK government bond yields continued rising last week, as UK government leadership challenges and international questions increasingly weighed on investor minds.

WeekWatch: Local elections move bond markets
11/05/2026

WeekWatch: Local elections move bond markets

Following bruising local election results, media reports have been awash with gossip around the prime minister Keir Starmer’s future. Judging by the UK bond market, however, lenders appear to prefer the stability of continuity over the uncertainty of a leadership challenge – at least for now.

WeekWatch - Equities surge as investors look through risks
05/05/2026

WeekWatch - Equities surge as investors look through risks

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq ended the week at record highs. Despite a spike in energy prices, market sentiment remained upbeat, supported by a strong corporate earnings season and positive AI newsflow.

WeekWatch - US markets continue to rise despite ongoing US-Iran 'tug of war'
28/04/2026

WeekWatch - US markets continue to rise despite ongoing US-Iran 'tug of war'

Upbeat sentiment towards technology and AI, together with another strong week of corporate earnings supported US markets. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite indices rose to new highs. Almost one third of companies in the S&P 500 have so far reported first quarter earnings, with the proportion reportin...

WeekWatch - Shares have their best week this year
13/04/2026

WeekWatch - Shares have their best week this year

A strong performance by the S&P 500 meant by the end of the week it had retraced almost all its losses since the start of the Iran war. Other markets also rose. Sentiment was helped by news of a two-week truce in hostilities against Iran and hopes for progress in the peace talks that took place over...

WeekWatch - Markets rise despite war doubts
08/04/2026

WeekWatch - Markets rise despite war doubts

Shares in the US and Europe enjoyed their first positive week since the start of the Iran war. In contrast, bond yields and the price of gold fell. Major indices in the US rose by at least 3%. The US technology-heavy Nasdaq Composite delivered its best weekly returns since November 2025. However, st...

Address

Clover House, John Wilson Business Park
Whitstable
CT53QZ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+441227206244

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Howard Financial Planning Ltd posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Shortcuts

Share

Category