2022 began under a cloud of turbulence for investors. On the one hand, geopolitical tensions and high valuations have caused volatility in financial markets. On the other, price rises accelerated, weighing on daily life but also on the medium-term prospects of capital devaluation. At times like these, it’s natural to have doubts about how to […]
An important part of Moneyfarm’s service is to make changes to our client portfolios when the need arises. In this latest rebalance, we’ve maintained our portfolios’ conservative positioning. The outlook for Europe’s economy is difficult, with the ongoing energy crisis adding to a situation of slowing growth and high inflation. In response, we have decided […]
The first in our new Moneyfarm Open series took place on September 22nd, broadcast live online from our London office. The events are a space for investors to discuss the issues affecting their portfolios directly with our team of experts. We discussed the issues currently facing financial markets, what may happen going forward, and what […]
What are we talking about? The Chancellor announced details of a so-called “mini budget” on Friday. The policy signals were quite significant and the market reaction was abrupt. What was notable? There are a number of pieces of news that caught our attention. 1. Tax cuts and Growth: The new government is focused on economic […]
Inflation figures, which reached 9.9% in the UK in August, are the highest we’ve seen in a generation. The situation, which is unprecedented for many, has caught people off guard and a lot of people don’t fully grasp what high inflation materially means and how to react to it. In this article, we’ll answer some […]
Since the start of summer, one of the most pressing questions for investors and politicians alike has been whether or not the US is actually in a recession. Part of the question is semantic, but it’s of great importance to investors. The US is, after all, where the greatest concentration of our equity investments is […]
In August, the positive momentum seen in markets across July slowed down, with uncertainty creeping in once again. The performance of the main equity markets was negative for the month. The major US index, the S&P 500, lost 5.6%, in line with European stock exchanges, which lost 5.7%. Both Japan and the UK outperformed, thanks […]
Everyone at Moneyfarm is deeply saddened by the passing of Her Majesty The Queen. She served her country with dignity and selfless devotion, and we would all like to extend our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family at this time.
What are we talking about? Non-farm payrolls data in the US is usually a focus of investor attention. The view at the AAT morning meeting before the release was that strong employment data would be taken negatively by financial markets – as a sign that the Fed would need to stay hawkish to slow down […]