Global dividends back on trend
New research shows that global dividends have shaken off the impacts of Covid-19 and reverted to their pre-pandemic days, but the UK’s performance isn’t so promising.
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2022 Investment wrap-up
In 2022, most of the world’s major share indices had their worst year since 2008, but the UK’s FTSE 100 was a star performer.
A dramatic ending to Q3
Despite an eventful end to Q3 for the world’s share markets – down at least in part to the fallout from UK’s ‘mini-Budget’– some indices showed considerable resilience, proving the importance of currencies and investment diversification.
Two weeks that shook the world: reacting to Ukraine
As the world reels from the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, taking the long view on investments will help weather the storm.
2021: Six Months In
The first six months of 2021 have been rewarding for investors, but the next six are uncertain.
A bumpy ride for August on the markets
August was a rollercoaster month for international markets with interest rates, trade wars and Brexit contributing to a bumpy ride.
2019 defies analysts’ predictions
Predictions for a poor first half for stock markets in 2019 have been confounded, with solid returns outpacing expectations.
Ripple effect widens for China investors
China is in the investment news again as Bloomberg opens its bond market index to mainland Chinese securities. Is it time to review your international portfolio?
2018: The story so far
The third quarter of 2018 showed mixed results for global stock markets.
2018 proves volatile after the smooth sailing of 2017
The unpredictability came as a major surprise after the general stability of 2017. Once the dust had settled there was a mixture of good and bad news.