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    The winners and losers of the AI boom

    Please remember that when investing, your capital is at risk. The value of your portfolio with Moneyfarm can go down as well as up and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance. The views expressed here should not be taken as a recommendation, advice […]

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    Investing during an election year

    Some 40 national elections are pencilled in the calendar for this year, representing over 40% of the world’s population and 40% of the global economy. But the US presidential election is by far the most consequential for markets. Capital Group understands this better than most, as one of the world’s oldest and biggest investment houses. […]

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    Market Pulse: The Fed’s turning points

    The Federal Reserve has a “dual mandate”, and that keeps it spinning two different plates all the time. One plate represents price stability – that is, long-term inflation around 2% – and the other represents maximum employment. The Fed’s task is to adjust interest rates and other tools in a way that keeps the two […]

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    Is the Fed prepared to act? Scenarios for investors

    The annual symposium hosted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City in Jackson Hole, Wyoming has become a fixture in the financial markets calendar. Each year, the rest of us stare enviously at pictures of the beautiful scenery while waiting for market-moving comments from the Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The 2024 event went […]

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    Exploring self-employment pension options 

    Becoming self-employed or starting a business can be a leap of faith. Gone is your reliable and steady source of income, an auto-enrolment workplace pension scheme, and statutory labour rights – hello to a world of new opportunity. However, becoming self-employed does not mean that you need to be uncertain about your pension arrangements. In […]

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    Strategies for securing your retirement

    Disclaimer: As with all investing, financial instruments involve inherent risks, including loss of capital, market fluctuations and liquidity risk. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. This information is for educational purposes only and should not be considered as personalised investment advice. It is important to consider your risk tolerance and investment objectives before […]

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