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Economic analysis & investment insights by Neil Woodford. Challenging consensus and revealing the true dynamics of the markets.

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3 months
"Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." Einstein might wonder about our trust in consistently inaccurate economic forecasts by the OBR. Would he call it madness? Find out here:
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3 months
With the General Election date set, many predict a Labour landslide. But history tells a different story. Could we see a surprise in the making? #generalelection #gennylex
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Reflecting on the recent UK General Election, which delivered some of the most unexpected results in nearly a century. What does this mean for the future of UK politics? #Election2024 #UKPolitics
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The UK economy grew by 0.4% in May, double the expected result. Yet more evidence that the forecast models in use by those overseeing interest rates and fiscal policy are giving them the wrong answers. Get the full story:
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Woodford Views
2 months
As we await the result of #Elections2024 , I explore why the "rule" that elections hinge on economic performance seems to no longer apply. What's changed? #UKPolitics #ElectionDay
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What if the OBR’s economic miscalculations could actually benefit the UK taxpayer? A potential £38bn tax windfall might allow the incoming Labour administration to fund its promises without raising taxes. Find out how:
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Woodford Views
4 months
UK house prices are on the rise... find out why:
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The UK’s tech prowess is world-renowned, yet our tech sector barely makes a mark on the equity market. What’s stifling our tech giants? Uncover the surprising truths and overlooked issues:
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3 months
There are reasons for optimism about the UK equity market's recovery. For a variety of reasons, I believe the UK equity market is poised to end two decades of underperformance.
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4 months
UK economy: stand by for upgrades... Find out why:
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3 months
#Howzat ! Expect upgrades ahead...
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Office for National Statistics (ONS)
3 months
GDP grew 0.6% in Quarter 1 (Jan to Mar) 2024 after two quarters of declines. • Services grew by 0.7% • Production grew 0.8% • Construction fell 0.9% Read more ➡️
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Woodford Views
4 months
In this post, we challenge the common belief that economic performance is to blame for the UK stock market's underperformance.
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Woodford Views
4 months
Tired of the negative headlines? Discover why the UK economy is stronger than you think. Subscribe to receive “Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 1” in your inbox tomorrow.
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4 months
Is it fair to label the UK stock market “Jurassic Park” because it lacks tech businesses?
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4 months
Ahead of the final part of Reasons to be Cheerful, here's a quick quiz question: What does this chart show? Get the answer in tomorrow's post – subscribe to make sure you don't miss it!
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4 months
Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 3 offers a robust argument that despite recent hardships, the UK is poised for a promising period of growth, refuting the pervasive economic pessimism with hard evidence and a dose of optimism.
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Woodford Views
2 months
Yesterday, the ONS published April's GDP growth number. Although the outcome was better than the consensus expected, it has predictably led to a chorus of negative press. Has the UK's economic recovery stalled?
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4 months
The gap in performance between NASDAQ's and FTSE100's top stocks over 5 years is staggering. What is driving this transatlantic divide in stock performance?
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2 months
I covered the DB pension fund exodus from the UK on Woodford Views last month. This chart shows the staggering decline since 1990. Interested in why and what it would take to reverse it?
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M&S chair Archie Norman blames pension funds for London stock market’s troubles
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Woodford Views
4 months
Another day, another UK midcap takeover: Tyman joins Wincanton, Currys, and others in deals with foreign acquirers. What do overseas investors see in UK equities that UK investing institutions don't? Spoiler: value!
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Woodford Views
4 months
Introducing Woodford’s View In this series, Neil answers YOUR burning questions about the world of finance. Our first question comes from Keith F. Keith asks, "Do current UK stock market valuations amount to closing down sale prices?" Got a question for Neil? Subscribe at
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Woodford Views
4 months
Are we heading towards the national debt exceeding 300% of GDP by the 2070s, or is the future somewhat brighter? Read Reasons to be Cheerful, Part 2:
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Woodford Views
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Office for National Statistics (ONS)
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GDP grew 0.4% in May 2024. Services (+0.3%), production (+0.2%) and construction (+1.9%) all grew on the month. Read the release ➡️
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Woodford Views
3 months
The UK's first-past-the-post political system means that vote share is less closely correlated with seats won than one might think. Vote share is important, but then so is where a party wins those votes.
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Woodford Views
3 months
Tony Blair's victory in 1997 saw a massive swing to Labour. If Sir Keir Starmer is to get a working majority, he will have to see a bigger swing than Tony Blair achieved.
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