Market Monitor – 24 April 2020
The coronavirus-powered global stock market rollercoaster has shown no sign of returning to normal over the Easter period. Indices all over the world continue to fluctuate in the face of terrible economic news and forecasts, as well as ongoing uncertainty.
Tips for keeping a cool head and a long-term view
If it seems as if volatility is coming at you from all sides, we understand how you feel. As the coronavirus outbreak expands, global markets are experiencing unnerving losses. On top of that there are the social and healthcare ramifications of the pandemic and turmoil in the oil sector. It’s a recipe for a lot of uncertainty.
Market Monitor – 17 April 2020
The coronavirus-powered global stock market rollercoaster has shown no sign of returning to normal over the Easter period. Indices all over the world continue to fluctuate in the face of terrible economic news and forecasts, as well as ongoing uncertainty.
Market Monitor – 6 April 2020
Stock markets around the world have slipped back to some extent over recent days, but have largely managed to hold on to the solid gains they clawed back last week.
Market Monitor – 30 March 2020
Although a huge amount of uncertainty remains about the potential duration and intensity of the coronavirus pandemic – and its knock-on effects on the world economy – global stock markets bounced back strongly last week.
Market Monitor – 23 March 2020
Wall Street was the most notable loser among global stock markets last week, with both the Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 indices recording their worst seven-day performance since the depths of the financial crisis in 2008.
Why investors should try not to panic
The ongoing march of Covid-19 has seen billions wiped off global stock markets, governments enact emergency fiscal measures, and central banks ease monetary policy with the aim of supporting economies through this event-driven crisis.
Budget 2020 preview
The start of the year is the ideal time to overhaul your finances and make sure you’re not paying over the odds on outgoings such as mortgage and utilities bills, while also checking your savings and investments are on course to meet your medium- and long-term goals.
Your 2020 personal finance plan
The start of the year is the ideal time to overhaul your finances and make sure you’re not paying over the odds on outgoings such as mortgage and utilities bills, while also checking your savings and investments are on course to meet your medium- and long-term goals.