Overall Market Backdrop, January: In December, U.S. inflation exceeded predictions, reaching 3.4% annually – surpassing the expected 3.2%. This development dampened market expectations of an imminent decrease in interest rates, originally anticipated for March. Official government reports indicate a 5.2% growth in China’s GDP for 2023, but analysts outside China express scepticism, offering estimates as […]
When you think ahead to your retirement years, you’ll have an image in mind of you taking it easy and enjoying hobbies, holidays and precious family time, free of any financial concerns. But this doesn’t happen by itself. Securing a comfortable retirement depends on sensible and disciplined financial planning, so you have the means to […]
This year is a massive year politically, with elections taking place on both sides of the Atlantic during 2024. So what does that mean for you and your money over the next 12 months? Even if you’re excited about the prospect of a new government, the run-up to an election still brings with it considerable […]
Investing in various asset types can be an essential element of your wider financial plan, and generate returns that put you on course to achieve your short and long-term goals. As professional financial planners, we often encourage our clients to explore the idea of investing and consider what would suit them, their needs and their […]