Shareholders have enjoyed decent dividend payments from UK equities so far in 2024. However, the earnings picture going forward is weakening against a backdrop of limp economic growth and higher interest rates.
As a result, dividend growth is likely to slow over the course of the year, according to the latest data from Computershare’s quarterly dividend monitor.
The UK equity market has long been known as a strong income generator – even if its returns have been less exciting than those generated by the US stock market in recent years. With this in mind, what does the latest dividend outlook mean for UK equities?
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