Equity markets staged a strong bounce last week, reversing the sizeable declines seen the previous week. Global equities gained 4.5% in local currency terms although are still down 17% from … Read More
Rate Hike Maelstrom
It was another torrid week for equities with global markets following up on the previous week’s 3.7% drop in local currency terms with a further 5.4% decline. Global equities are … Read More
All Doom and Gloom
Equity markets sold off significantly last week with global equities down 3.7% in local currency terms. The US posted the largest decline with a fall of 5%, while China bucked … Read More
Turbulent Times
Global equity markets fell last week a modest 0.4% in local currency terms. This followed a strong bounce the previous week and leaves them still up some 5% from their … Read More
4 tips to avoid making rash investment decisions during stress
During times of stress, clients sometimes feel the urge to pick up the phone and make rash investment decisions. The stress may be the result of personal circumstances, market turmoil, … Read More
A Ray of Hope
Equity markets bounced strongly last week, posting their first weekly gain in nearly two months. Global equities rose 4.5% in local currency terms, leaving markets down 11% from their highs. … Read More
Top five tips on how to deal with stress as an adviser
Everyone feels stressed at one time or another, it’s part of life. As an adviser, appropriately managing your stress levels is crucial both for your client’s and your own wellbeing. … Read More
Apocalypse Now – or not
The sell-off in equities continued last week with markets down for the seventh week running. Global equities fell 1.5% in local currency terms and are now down 16% from their … Read More
Could equity release fund your future?
Freeing up funds or releasing money tied up in your home For some people, using their home in the future to fund their retirement is likely to become more commonplace, … Read More
Back to Reality
Equities were down yet again last week despite a bounce on Friday and posted their sixth consecutive weekly drop. Global markets fell 1.8% in local currency terms although UK investors … Read More