Global shares fell -13.4% and -8.3% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively. Emerging markets were relative underperformers (down -10.9%) as they were caught up in a flight to liquidity (cash) by investors seeking safe-haven assets instead. An oil price war triggered by Saudi Arabia also impacted emerging markets with their greater dependence on energy and other commodity exports.
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Market Wrap April 2020: Flight to safety globally escalated
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Market Wrap March 2020: Flight to safety globally
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Global shares fell -8.5% and -4.9% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively. Emerging markets were relative outperformers (only down -1.6%) with COVID-19 (a.k.a. coronavirus) outbreaks outside of China and their economic impact a driving concern for global share markets.
Editorial March 2020 – Having enough in retirement
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At some point you will retire. Many of us hope that is sooner, rather than later.
inTouch Q1 2020
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If you have retired and think the days of reviewing your financial plans are over, think again. Now is the time to review your entire plan in-line with your new lifestyle and pay particular attention to any insurance cover in place.
Market Wrap February 2020: Investor sentiment was mixed
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Global shares were down -0.4% and were up 4.3% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively. Emerging markets were relative underperformers (up 0.1%) driven by coronavirus concerns over the impact on China.
Editorial February 2020 – Forty and Fabulous
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If you are in your 40s and feeling like your financial fitness could do with an overhaul, then make 2020 the year to do it!
Market Wrap January 2020: Risk assets rose
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Global shares were up 2.3% and were down -0.9% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively. Emerging markets enjoyed strong relative performance (up 3.4%).
Editorial January 2020 – New Year, New Job – What’s your resolutions?
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New year is a great time for making lifestyle changes, however, for resolutions affecting your financial health, there’s often no better time than when starting a new job.
Editorial January 2020 – New Year, New Job – What’s your resolutions?
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New year is a great time for making lifestyle changes, however, for resolutions affecting your financial health, there’s often no better time than when starting a new job.
Market Wrap December 2019: Risk assets rose
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Global shares were up 3.2% and 4.7% in hedged and unhedged terms, respectively.