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Middle East Market Insights
- 19th April 2024
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
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The Middle East has once again taken centre stage in global news, this time due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Unlike more immediate confrontations like those seen in Ukraine.
Year End Insights
- 15th December 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
The market’s holiday surprises were essentially shaped by central bank figures. Though Andrew Bailey and Christine Lagarde played smaller roles compared to Jerome Powell.
Turn in Market Winds
- 3rd November 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
What a difference a week makes in the financial world! Now, as we take stock of the past week, we’ve seen a remarkable rebound in the markets that has provided so much needed respite.
Downturn concerns resurface
- 6th October 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
The warm fall weather persists into October, yet the financial cold front from September is more concerning. Our upcoming article delves into the recent asset class performances.
The Dilemma of Yields
- 25th September 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
Recently, the stock and bond market suffered a blow due to the ‘hawkish pause’. On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve (Fed) clarified its intention to maintain the interest rates at 5.25-5.5%
Growth Varies Globally
- 29th August 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
Recently, there was a global drop in bond prices, which caused their yields (returns) to rise. But by last week, these yields decreased because businesses felt less confident about the future.
Pound Cost Averaging
- 17th August 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Financial Planning
In the world of investing, there are numerous strategies investors deploy to maximise their returns. One of the most powerful, yet underappreciated methods, is pound cost averaging.
Markets Defy Hikes
- 31st July 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
Understanding the complex world of finance and markets is crucial for every investor. Here’s a simplified breakdown of recent events that have shaped the global economic landscape.
Timing Markets
- 19th July 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Financial Planning
With the financial markets often being unpredictable and volatile, the temptation to time the market – selling assets now to repurchase them later – becomes greater.
Global Markets: Midyear Analysis
- 3rd July 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
The second quarter witnessed a favourable trend towards global risk assets, despite UK assets falling behind, marking a stark contrast to the gloomy situation back in March…
