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: Gauging geopolitical risks
Market attention to geopolitical risks has fallen to four-year lows. BlackRock believe this is justified, as investors appear more focused on the economic restart and inflation outlook and less concerned about geopolitics since the change in U.S. administration. Yet it’s worth watching specific risks as flareups can catch investors off guard when attention is low.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
The debate around rising inflation and the potential impact on central bank policy has been the key driver for financial markets of late, and last week was no exception.
BlackRock Commentary: Don’t be surprised by surprising data
Hotter inflation has materialized and market volatility is rising as the economic restart gathers pace. This is playing out in line with BlackRock’s view that the economy is in a “restart” – not a traditional recovery. BlackRock prefer to look through any volatility and see a later “lift-off” from zero rates than markets expect. This means higher-than-expected inflation in the medium term, and underpins their pro-risk stance.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
Last week was unsteady for equity markets with much of the focus on inflation data our of the United States and China. A further easing of restrictions in parts of the UK and Europe will help build the recovery.
Easy tips on how to start saving
Most of us are always looking for ways to cut back on our spending. Here a some easy tips you might want to consider to better manage your spending.
Liontrust Insights: Price and value – What you pay versus what you get
Growing fears about rapidly inflating bubbles in certain parts of investment markets have led to renewed focus on one of the oldest – and most fundamentally misunderstood – relationships in finance, between price and value.
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