Market update

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).

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.

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?

Market Update - 21st December 2022

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

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

October Investment Market Update

The last few weeks have seen turmoil in the UK currency and bond markets on the back of the announcement of the so-called mini-budget.