Global equities have resumed their upward trend, more than recovering their wobble in mid-August. Markets were up 1.0% in local currency terms last week and have also opened higher this … Read More
Confusing Times
Global equities had a wobble last week, ending down 1.4% in local currency terms. However, they finished the week on a more positive note and have also opened higher this … Read More
Investment Outlook Q3 2021
SUMMARY A strong global rebound is now underway and should not be derailed by the Delta variant Global growth should slow from here but even so remain well above trend … Read More
Suspending pension contributions
Think carefully about how action taken now could affect your retirement As more people worry about money and are struggling financially as a consequence of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it’s … Read More
Back on top in June
Global equity markets put in a robust performance last week, gaining 2.0% in local currency terms with the US leading the way. Despite June normally being the weakest month of … Read More
Retirement finances
COVID-19: third of retirees fearful due to negative impact Six years on from pension freedoms, non-advised savers aged over 50 are facing a ticking time bomb at retirement, according to … Read More
What’s in a Dot?
Markets last week were dominated by just one event – the meeting of the US Federal Reserve on Wednesday which caught investors on the hop. The Fed updates its economic … Read More
ISA transfers
Time to widen your range of investment choices? If you have accumulated a number of Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) over the years, keeping them all in one place could give … Read More
Inflation Probation
Equity markets continued their upward trend last week. Global equities gained another 0.5% and are now up around 13% since the start of the year. The continuing gains, despite now … Read More
Funding long-term care
How much will it cost to enjoy life in later years? Long-term care covers everything from residential and nursing homes to home care. It is provided by a range of … Read More