Category: Markets & Assets

Predicting the ebb and flow of the global financial markets can often be likened to gazing into a crystal ball. This outlook becomes even more opaque when climate change impacts are thrown into the mix. One possible future, however, is that the climate transition’s reshaping of the global economy may trigger a global financial crisis.

Nobody likes paying too much in taxes, including cryptocurrency investors. Different crypto transactions produce different tax consequences, and how long you own a digital currency usually matters.

Investing in Britain’s most promising young businesses has become increasingly popular, resulting in record years for venture capital fundraising.

From technological advancements impacting businesses and individuals across the globe to macroeconomic ripples that are influencing the decisions of bankers and consumers, 2023 is already a year of trends and transformation.

Following a 15% rebound in global equity markets since last autumn, Christopher Lewis, Head of Investment Strategy at Cazenove Capital, shared his thoughts on the outlook.

The market experienced serious losses in 2022, but the tide is turning in 2023. Last month, investors were given a glimmer of hope for the beginning of a market recovery, which was up 6% since the beginning of the year. While investors are still experiencing high-interest rates, the potential for debt default, and the ongoing discussion of a recession in their minds, we are likely to see financial recovery over the course of the year.

In a recent survey from Paragon Bank suggested that the number of landlords planning to set up limited companies to purchase buy-to-let properties had increased by 50% from the first quarter of 2022 to the second. That’s the highest number of landlords in the last three years that have said they are thinking of using limited companies.

As we’re preparing to deal with an 11.1% inflation as of October 2022, people are looking for ways to secure their money and capitalise on their assets.

When looking for which stocks would be most enticing as we begin a new year, Maxim Manturov, Head of Investment Research at Freedom Finance Europe, has prioritised stability. Well established companies that hold a large market share in their respective sectors are the companies that will ensure steady growth throughout the year.

For millions of Brits, Christmas and the new year is a time to relax alongside friends and family and enjoy a break from the stresses of work. Yet it can also be one of the most lucrative times of the year for cyber criminals, as they benefit from people letting their guard down online.

Investors who have already endured one of the most challenging years ever must now confront the question of how to invest when the U.S. and other major economies may be headed toward a recession. While financial market volatility is likely to persist, we believe the case for bonds is stronger than it has been in years, bolstered by significantly higher starting yields and bonds’ strong track record during economic downturns.

The world has never been more globalised than it is today. International reach and connections across borders power change and success through hardship, and the links forged between nations and their economies can result in a domino effect when catastrophe strikes.