European stock markets continue to show signs of weakness after a turbulent week, influenced by fears of a recession in the United States and declines in Asian markets. Weak U.S. employment data, along with disappointing tech sector earnings, have heightened concerns that the U.S. economy is slowing down. Investors are particularly disappointed that the Federal […]
Planning for retirement is a crucial aspect of financial management, yet many people may unknowingly be shortchanging their future due to these hidden pension charges. Our latest research* has unveiled some alarming statistics: half of Brits are oblivious to the fact that they are paying annual fees on their pension schemes. Even among those who […]
In a week where equity markets have been rather more volatile, two topics have particularly caught our attention – US corporate earnings and the US labour market. Most US companies are in the midst of reporting their quarterly earnings. These results give an important signal about how businesses are performing overall and allows management teams […]
Today, the Bank of England (BoE) announced its latest interest rate decision, opting to cut rates for the first time since March 2020, in line with expectations. Meanwhile, the US Federal Reserve chose to keep its rates steady for now, amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty in America. Does this set the BoE on a […]
As the AI-driven Big Tech rally wanes, investors shift focus from the Magnificent Seven to small-cap stocks ahead of crucial earnings reports from Microsoft, Meta, Apple, and Amazon. Meanwhile, the US economy’s strong growth hints at a potential soft landing despite inflation concerns, while the Euro-area faces slow business activity and tough interest rate decisions. […]
For most, planning and preparing for retirement can be quite abstract. I know far too well that the average day-to-day can come at you fast, where you give precedence to all of life’s short-term needs and wants and you park any difficult thinking about your future self for another day. Yet those who do take […]
China’s “third plenum” came to a close last week. The Third Plenum is a series of meetings that occur roughly every five years and usually result in a long list of policy initiatives. The communique at the end of this session highlighted, among other things, the government’s focus on “high-quality development” – likely focused on […]
If you’re thinking about investing with a retirement partner for the long term, it’s so important to feel that your money is properly protected. At Moneyfarm, safeguarding your money is always our top priority. So, how can you be sure your money is in safe hands when you invest with us? Here, we’d just like […]
When you’re making big decisions, it’s nice to get a second opinion. And when those decisions involve your hard-earned money and a changing economic climate, you could benefit from a broader overview of the investment world. On interest rates and inflation The rapid run of interest rate hikes aimed at bringing some ultra-hot inflation back […]
