Last week, the MPC increased the Bank Rate by 0.25% to 0.75% only the second increase since financial crisis. The market reaction was muted. Sentiment continues to be impacted by continuing tariff and trade war concerns, combined with ongoing Brexit uncertainty. As Table 1 shows, the major indices have fallen over the last fortnight. Markets continue to be range bound, partly due to the holiday period. In Share News & Views, we comment on APC Technology*, Braemar*, Burford, Clipper, FireA
