News & Updates
In our News & Updates section, we’ll keep you informed about what is happening at MeDirect Group. Through this section we also publish weekly market updates provided by well-established fund houses and other interesting financial reads. Make sure to visit often to keep yourself up to date.
BlackRock Commentary: Our take on the U.S. tariff pause
The U.S. administration’s temporary tariff pause and exemptions reflect sensitivity to financial risks and diplomacy, prompting a cautiously increased risk appetite, though growth and inflation concerns persist amid ongoing uncertainty.
Epic Investment Partners Views: The Week Ahead
A surprise weakening of the US dollar amid rising tariffs has sparked speculation of a policy shift toward devaluation—ironically positioning China, with its evolving economic strategy, as the potential long-term beneficiary.
Safeguarding Financial Services in the Age of Quantum Computing
Quantum Hacking is the new frontier when it comes to cybersecurity, bringing a new level of threat to the financial services industry.
Understanding the impact of trade tariffs on your investment portfolio
Trade tariffs have become a feature of global economics. Investors need to know what to keep in mind when managing their portfolios in this new reality.
BlackRock Commentary: Reducing risk as uncertainty bites
Rising global trade tensions and extreme policy uncertainty have sparked a broad risk asset selloff, prompting a three-month tactical shift to reduce equity exposure and increase allocation to short-term U.S. Treasuries as a defensive move.
Epic Investment Partners Views: The Week Ahead
Markets face renewed volatility amid escalating trade tensions and reciprocal tariffs, with central bank commentary, inflation data, and major earnings in focus this week—while last week’s resilient U.S. jobs report was overshadowed by Trump’s tariff shock and its inflationary implications.
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