Central Banks Financial Planning News
Turn in Market Winds
- 3rd November 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
No CommentsWhat 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.
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.
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…
Global Optimism Amid Disinflation
- 13th June 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
Global equities saw a positive trend last week, as hope for a mild economic downturn in 2023 strengthens. Gains in the stock market have extended beyond large-cap companies to mid and small-cap.
Tech Surge Despite Fluctuations
- 20th May 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
In the past week, the financial landscape has continued to fluctuate, yet overall, the stock markets have trended upward. Japan’s equity market, in particular, has seen a strong performance
Inflation: Central Banks’ Dilemma
- 9th May 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
Following the recent coronation bank holiday, the UK now turns its attention to the Bank of England (BoE), as its Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) is anticipated to increase rates by 0.25%.
Spring Economic Upswing
- 24th April 2023
- Posted by: Celticfp
- Category: Investment Committee
A relatively calm week has provided a generally favourable environment for risk assets, with recent data indicating that the economy may be warming up during the Spring months.
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