Weekly Market Update 12/08/2026

In this Weekly Market Update, we examine the weaker-than-expected US employment report and its effect on interest-rate expectations, Canada’s contrasting labour-market performance, slowing UK house-price growth and continued foreign demand for Spanish property, particularly in the Balearic Islands.

We also revisit the UK Inheritance Tax changes affecting most unused pension funds and pension death benefits from April 2027, before considering Belgium’s new capital gains tax and its implications for people moving into or out of the country.

Information was checked on 11 August 2026. This podcast is intended for general information only and does not constitute financial, tax or legal advice. Individual circumstances differ, and professional advice should be sought where appropriate.