Global shares fell 3.8% and 3% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively. After a period of strong outperformance, growth stocks led by US tech names were the worst performers in September. Inflation fears amidst energy supply issues in China and Europe was one driver. The prospect of reduced central bank support with lower bond purchases was another.
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Market Wrap October 2021: Energy and Evergrande fear arise
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Editorial October 2021 – Five tips for looking after your household’s finances
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Take the pain out of managing your family’s finances with some simple tips every family can use.
Market Wrap September 2021: Risk-on environment persist
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Global shares rose 2.7% and 3.1% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively. The market was led higher by US tech stocks as investors anticipated a slower economic growth environment in which more cyclical names will struggle.
Editorial September 2021 – Is it time to get your Will up to date?
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We have a few months left before the busy Christmas and school holiday period is upon us, so now is the time to think about whether your financial plan needs to be reviewed in light of any changes to your circumstances this year, and if your Will is up to date and estate planning is in order.
inTouch Q3 2021
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Welcome to the Q3 edition of inTouch for 2021. This edition outlines planning tips for this current financial year, with lots of points raised that you can discuss with your financial adviser now, to stand you in good stead for the remainder of the financial year.
Editorial August 2021 – There’s an app for that
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It seems we are increasingly using apps in everyday life. Apps can help us manage certain aspects of our lives, tap into things that are of interest to us, or keep track of different goals.
Market Wrap August 2021: Stocks continue to ignore bonds
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Global shares rose 1.8% and 4% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively. Growth stocks outperforming following strong earnings results by tech companies such as Alphabet (owner of the Google search engine).
Market Wrap July 2021: “Risk on” markets continued
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Global shares rose 2.4% and 4.7% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively. The rotation to stocks benefitting from economic recovery reversed in June with growth stocks e.g. US tech performing strongly.
Editorial July 2021 – Having a comfortable retirement is within reach
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At some point, you will retire. Many of us hope that is sooner, rather than later. We hope that we can retire with enough life left in us to enjoy all the things that took a backseat during our working years. We want enough money to be comfortable and safe in the knowledge we won’t run out of money and have to go back to work, unless of course we want to.
Market Wrap June 2021: “Risk on” markets continued
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Global shares rose 1% and 1.2% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively. The rotation to stocks benefitting from a strong economic recovery regained favour in May. Continued decline of coronavirus cases in Europe and the US helped drive these cyclical names higher.