Market update

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Market resilience trumps geopolitical uncertainty

Jul 16, 2025

It was another eventful quarter for investors, marked by shifting trade policies and heightened geopolitical risks in the Middle East. Despite this, markets remained resilient as the worst-case scenarios, failed to materialise.

A great end to 2023 but will there be a New Year hangover?

Jan 17, 2024

This month we take a look at some of the big factors we believe will influence the markets in 2024.

Santa rally got here early in November, but will it stay for Christmas?

Dec 21, 2023

Santa rally got here early in November, but will it stay for Christmas? Read our latest investment market update to find out what’s happening in the markets and what to expect for 2024.

Beware - UK inflation may damage your long-term wealth!

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Nov 22, 2023

In this month’s Investment Market update we will first cover the UK’s most recent Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation figures and look at the underlying drivers that are likely to keep inflation and interest rates higher for longer.

Around the world in 90 days - Global investment trends in Quarter 3 2023

Oct 25, 2023

For our Investment markets update and analysis this month, we’ve taken the opportunity to take a step back and look at what factors have been influencing global markets in Quarter 3 2023 and the likely impact on underlying investments.

Navigating the Narrative Seas: The Journey to a Soft Landing in the US Economy

Aug 15, 2023

In the realm of finance, narratives are akin to the changing tides of the sea, dictating the direction of markets and investor sentiment.

First the worst, second the best? A look at at the second quarter of 2023: Bonds, Inflation, and Equity Returns

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Jul 20, 2023

The second quarter (Q2) of 2023 witnessed significant developments in global financial markets, characterised by the underperformance of bonds versus equities, concerns regarding inflation, and divergent equity returns across various regions.