Investment market update: January 2025
Concerns around potential trade wars following President Trump’s inauguration weighed on investment markets in January 2025. Yet, there was positive…
Concerns around potential trade wars following President Trump’s inauguration weighed on investment markets in January 2025. Yet, there was positive…
Being part of a crowd can be comforting. However, following trends when you’re investing could lead to decisions that aren’t…
Political instability in Europe and further afield led to market volatility in December 2024. Yet, as the end of the…
In November, US citizens voted for their next president, and it affected investment markets around the world. Find out what…
While inflation is stabilising in many major economies, there continue to be challenges that have led to investment market volatility.…
While there has been some positive news, data suggests many economies struggled in September 2024, particularly manufacturing sectors. This led…
Investors are likely to have experienced stock market volatility in August 2024 due to concerns the US is on track…
Throughout your life, your goals and circumstances will change. Regular financial reviews could help ensure your plan continues to reflect…
General election results in the UK and France, as well as the ongoing presidential campaign in the US, caused volatility…
General elections taking place around the world, including in the UK and France, led to some market volatility in June…
The UK Conservative government called a general election in May after positive GDP and inflation figures were released. The uncertainty…
While inflation continued to fall in many countries, central banks in advanced economies opted to hold interest rates despite expectations…
There are signs that economies are overcoming inflation challenges and recession risks. Find out what may have affected investment markets…
The S&P 500 index reached a new high in January, and it was driven by just seven technology stocks dubbed…
While economies continue to be weighed down by high inflation and concerns of recession, markets were boosted by optimism about…
Paying too much attention to the news and taking too little risk due to fear are two of the biggest…
When investing, the actions you decide not to take are just as important as those you do. Sticking to your…
ISAs are simply a tax-efficient ‘wrapper’ that surrounds a specific investment. For example, a unit trust, shares or cash savings…
While it can be tempting to actively monitor your investments and try to time the market, it could affect your…
The UK is expected to face a recession in 2023. The situation could affect your investment portfolio, but, in most…
Discover what happened to affect investment markets in September. From the emergency budget in the UK to growing recession worries…
The gender wealth gap is a widely acknowledged issue in the UK, particularly in the context of pension savings and…
With price inflation running presently at 9.4% in the UK, it was no surprise that the Bank of England (BoE)…
ESG investments are facing criticism over “greenwashing”. While it could harm perceptions, it could also give the sector a push…