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Read more about The Dilemma of Yields
The Dilemma of Yields
Posted 25.09.23
Recently, the stock and bond market suffered a blow due to the 'hawkish pause'. On Wednesday, the US Federal Reserve…
Read more about Growth Varies Globally
Growth Varies Globally
Posted 29.08.23
Recently, there was a global drop in bond prices, which caused their yields (returns) to rise. But by last week,…
Read more about Pound Cost Averaging
Pound Cost Averaging
Posted 17.08.23
In the world of investing, there are numerous strategies investors deploy to maximise their returns. One of the most powerful,…
Read more about Markets Defy Hikes
Markets Defy Hikes
Posted 31.07.23
Understanding the complex world of finance and markets is crucial for every investor. Here's a simplified breakdown of recent events…
Read more about Timing Markets
Timing Markets
Posted 19.07.23
With the financial markets often being unpredictable and volatile, the temptation to time the market – selling assets now to…
Read more about Global Markets: Midyear Analysis
Global Markets: Midyear Analysis
Posted 03.07.23
The second quarter witnessed a favourable trend towards global risk assets, despite UK assets falling behind, marking a stark contrast…
Read more about Staying Invested: Patience
Staying Invested: Patience
Posted 01.06.23
As investors, we are constantly faced with decisions that can dramatically shape our financial future. From deciding which asset classes…
Read more about Spring Economic Upswing
Spring Economic Upswing
Posted 24.04.23
A relatively calm week has provided a generally favourable environment for risk assets, with recent data indicating that the economy…
Read more about Glimmers of Hope
Glimmers of Hope
Posted 11.04.23
Is there hope for the global economy after the dark days of winter? As the second quarter commences, it appears…
Read more about Rebound from Bank Stress
Rebound from Bank Stress
Posted 31.03.23
The first quarter of 2023 has come to an end, and despite a rollercoaster ride for investors in March, the…
Read more about The Collapse of SVB
The Collapse of SVB
Posted 13.03.23
Over the weekend we saw the escalating news around the recent downfall of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which has been…
Read more about Balancing Acts
Balancing Acts
Posted 27.02.23
Last week saw global equity markets give back some of February’s earlier gains. Even so, global equities have made a…
Read more about Markets accept enduring inflation
Markets accept enduring inflation
Posted 20.02.23
After a surprisingly strong start to the year in January, February has brought market consolidation rather than a continued uptrend…
Read more about A positive start to 2023?
A positive start to 2023?
Posted 06.01.23
“Welcome to 2023” said the note on the restaurant door. The door was shut, the lights were off, and another…
Read more about Volatile year draws to a close
Volatile year draws to a close
Posted 19.12.22
We saw broad and deep losses across asset classes in 2022, as investors feared slowing global growth and priced in…
Read more about Chris Bailey – After Lockdown
Chris Bailey – After Lockdown
Posted 01.05.20
I was on one of those dreaded Zoom videoconferencing calls a couple of weeks ago, trying to ensure that my…
Read more about Investment Committee 01/06/2019
Investment Committee 01/06/2019
Posted 01.06.19
Another day and overnight we have a new Tweet for Trump, further turbulence for the global markets but what does…
Read more about Investment Committee 05/03/2019
Investment Committee 05/03/2019
Posted 05.03.19
Our latest investment committee comments and Brexit is still here, but it's not the biggest issue out there! A major…