Inflation

Nationals round-up: Hargreaves Lansdown criticised, another look at investing in technology and inflation assessed.

Consumer Prices Index inflation could fall to 3% by the end of Q1 2012 as the impact of the VAT hike and high oil prices falls away.

The Bank of England (BoE) has kept interest rates at the historic low of 0.5% for the 33rd straight month, and held fire on additional quantitative easing measures after pumping an extra £75bn into the facility last month.

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Global markets received a much needed shot in the arm overnight as Italian prime minister Silvio Berlusconi's resignation offer reassured investors an end to the country's problems may be in sight.

The regulator has said it will consult on developing inflation-adjusted point-of-sale illustrations for personal pensions.

Deputy governor for Monetary Policy at the Bank of England Charlie Bean has said lower inflation next year should both support the mortgage market and consumer spending.

Stephen Payne gives his views on why equities are essential for growing your retirement income

Andrew Pennie looks at the options available to generate retirement income and some of the key client factors that should influence the recommended strategy

Looking back at the weekend's national newspapers, your clients may have picked up on reports into unregulated investments, wills and pension fund fees...