Investment briefing
When Jane Austen wrote ‘Pride and Prejudice’ in 1813, an annual income of £10,000 compared to an average salary of just over 30 pounds. In today’s money, Mr. Darcy’s annual income would have been £10 million. No wonder Mrs. Bennet was so excited!
Investment briefing
The Right Bill of Lading
‘…Antonio hath a ship of rich lading wrack’d on the narrow seas;’
(The Merchant of Venice, Act III, Scene I).
Investment briefing
After cheering investor spirits with a brief mid-summer rally, global financial markets subsequently sold off through to the start of October.