Posts Tagged ‘market volatility’
A Personal Message and Market Update
Since April this year I have spent most of my time in the UK, helping my family whilst my beloved Sister battled against cancer. Unfortunately, she lost her battle and last week we laid her to rest.
Whilst I was able to maintain our weekly technical analysis – Chart Book – family matters caused me to spend too much time away from the markets to provide the kind of insight and analysis that many of my readers enjoy.
Read MoreGlobal Investment Outlook: Market Dynamics in 2025
The investment landscape in 2025 has presented a fascinating paradox. While many individual investors have faced personal challenges, institutional capital has found remarkable opportunities in elevated market volatility and emerging structural shifts across global economies.
Read MoreIf the Wheels Are Coming Off the Economy, Why Are We So Positive About Equity Markets?
It appears that employment in the U.S. is no longer as buoyant as many expected. Rate cuts are being demanded – perhaps unnecessarily – and we continue to compare today’s economic figures with those of past years, often without accounting for the differences in today’s environment.
Read MoreThe UK Nightmare Returns
For a long time now, I’ve been warning that the UK economy was heading for trouble, and sadly, the evidence is now all around us. What was once a strong, confident nation has been slipping further and further into decline, and the uncomfortable truth is that the leadership of the country has simply failed to face reality.
Read MoreMarkets Rally on Rate Cut Hopes Despite Political Uncertainty
This has been one of those weeks where capital markets seem to have their blinders on – focusing squarely on the good news while largely ignoring the chaos swirling around them.
Read MoreWhen Politics Meet Portfolios: Navigating the New Market Reality
If you’ve been watching your portfolio lately and wondering why it feels like riding a roller coaster blindfolded, welcome to the club.
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