Market update

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Trump's return - investment boom or inflationary timebomb?

Nov 20, 2024

The US election has dominated headlines and markets over the recent past. Now that the US election has delivered a new President, we can consider how markets have reacted and the broader economic implications.

Understanding the current state of the World Economy and Markets

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Apr 21, 2023

Understanding the Current State of the World Economy and Markets

Inflation, Growth, Equities, and Fixed Income

As the first quarter (Q1) of 2023 has now drawn to a close, we look back on how events in global markets have influenced the current state of the economy.

Silicon Valley Bank - Systemically Very Bad?

Mar 21, 2023

Some significant news that occurred in the last couple of weeks was the collapse of the US’s 16th largest bank, Silicon Valley Bank (SVB).

What could happen to global economies and investments in 2023?

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Feb 22, 2023

Let's have a look at the bigger picture

Whilst markets still face a level of risk after a turbulent 2022, it can be said that there is optimism for markets this year.

Will 2023 see a calming to the storm?

Jan 18, 2023

In 2022 rising inflation and interest rates were bad for government bonds and equities. In 2023 inflation will come down and interest rates should peak - will it be a better year for markets?

The Ghost of Markets Past

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Dec 21, 2022

Market Update - 21st December 2022

2022 has been an interesting year with significant market and geopolitical disruption.

Housing Headwinds

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Nov 16, 2022

Market Update - 16th November 2022

Introduction

Inflation and interest rates continue to dominate and influence investment markets as well as savings rates and the housing market, so this is a key element of this month’s Investment Market Update – how the impact of rising mort