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Market insights 18 January 2024

Bull vs bear markets – what does this mean for investors?

Traditionally, the bull or bear market phrase was used to describe market performance over a time frame – using bull to describe the upward performance trends and bear the downwards market trends. These each represent significant price swings and market volatility.

Hayley Spendlove

2 min read

Market insights 16 January 2024

Japan’s Nikkei 225 hits highest level in nearly 34 years

After seeing a negative first week to the year, US stocks managed to move higher in a week where inflation was in focus and earnings season kicked off.

Research Team

2 min read

Market insights 11 January 2024

Global Market Review – December 2023

Led by major Western economies, lower inflation prints and expectations of Central Bank rate cuts in 2024 led to continued strong performance across multiple asset classes, sectors, and regions in December.

Adam Huitson

4 min read

Market insights 08 January 2024

Poor start to the year for equities over doubts around early rate cuts

US equities saw a downbeat start to 2024, unable to carry over December’s momentum.

Research Team

2 min read

Learn 03 January 2024

Charity trustees: is it time to review your investment strategy?

As we move into January, many investors look to review their finances and set resolutions for the new year. We asked our Head of Charities & Philanthropy, Rupert Cecil, what trustees should be considering when it comes to investing. This is the third piece in our investment journey for charities where we have looked at the advantage of using an investment manager, why investments should be easy to understand – not daunting for trustees, and now is it time to review your investments?

Rupert Cecil

3 min read

Learn 20 December 2023

What is a Power of Attorney?

A power of attorney is written authorisation to make decisions on another person’s behalf. This is sometimes referred to as a lasting power of attorney (LPA), and there are several reasons why this may be required.

Hayley Spendlove

3 min read