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Who’s zooming who in the Biden-Xi virtual meeting?
After the fractious relations of the Trump era, many investors had hoped for greater harmony between the US and China under the Biden administration. In particular, many had hoped for the rolling back of tariffs to facilitate trade between the world’s two largest economies. A virtual meeting between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping showed progress is possible, even if many divisions remain.
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The Office for Budgetary Responsibility upgraded the UK’s economic growth forecast to 6.5% from 4%, but higher inflation may be the sting in the tail.
The much-anticipated rise in Capital Gains Tax did not materialise, with no further changes to Income Tax beyond the previously announced 1.25% increase to dividend tax rates and NIC.
Businesses saw the welcome extension of the increased annual investment allowance of £1 million to 2023, alongside changes to research and development tax relief.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak decided to spend rather than save in the Autumn Budget, with an extra £150 billion for public services.