Three things clients may call you about...

Weekend stories that could spark calls

Laura Miller
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An energy sector in trouble, the chance of a further UK interest rate cut, and the spectre of a return to recession for the US, all the key talking points the weekend papers that could spark calls from clients...

  Energy company carnage Concerned clients with big exposure to the energy sector may call you after a report in the Sunday Times, which warns the "carnage" caused by the crash in crude prices will be laid bare this week when Britain's biggest energy companies unveil plunging profits, billions in write-downs and confirm thousands of job losses. Dividends from big players like BP and Shell could be hit along with profits. MORE...

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