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A week in the markets: 26/07/22
European equity markets were relatively muted on Friday, with the FTSE All-Share modestly up +0.2% and the STOXX 600 up +0.3%. However, US equities fell, selling off through the day, led lower by growth sectors after disappointing earnings reports, particularly in social media. The S&P 500 ended down -0.9%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average down…
Where will my retirement income come from? Part 2
In addition to traditional pension schemes there are a variety of other investment options which can be used to provide income in retirement. Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) Some people might use money they have in an ISA as a source of income in retirement.For example, there are cash ISAs, which you can save into and…
A WEEK AT A GLANCE
In the US the Dow Jones closed in positive territory, driven by gains among energy and financials stocks, while the NASDAQ declined -1.3% and S&P 500 was down -0.3% due to the tech selloff. The US dollar index almost reached 100, its highest level since 2017. Markets are still dominated by recession fears, as well…
Pension Advice for Expats
4 key moves you should make if you’re thinking of transferring your pension overseas. For many moving their pension overseas is a big decision to take, one that shouldn’t be taken lightly. We’ve added some steps below for you to take, before you make your final decision: Advice for Expat Pensions: Research, research, research!! This is…
What is the future for Sterling?
Despite the gloom that currently surrounds the UK’s economic outlook, the pound sterling has performed strongly, up around 23 per cent (as at July 14 2023) versus the US dollar since September 2022, and 5 per cent relative to the euro. Economic textbooks theorise that the principal determinant of the relative strength of one currency to…
Market Volatility remains likely, but there is still optimism: October market overview.
Although markets are expected to remain volatile, experts identify three reasons for investors to be optimistic. Reason one: shipping costs, oil prices and house prices – all of which contributed to this year’s steep increase in inflation – have now begun to fall. This should help to reduce inflation in the months ahead. Energy support packages are likely to…