14th May 2024
Updated 27th May 2024 The next UK general election is due to take place on Thursday 4th July 2024. UK general elections spark a shake-up in government policy which can affect various industries and areas of the economy. But, how could a UK general election affect the stock market? In this post, we will take…
3rd Jan 2024
A recent report has highlighted three megatrends likely to impact the stock market this year. Conveniently, they all begin with the letter ‘D’: Decarbonisation, Demographics, and Deglobalisation. So what does this all mean? And how can investors use this information to alter their investment approach? Scroll down for all of the details, or click on a…
18th Dec 2023
With the year drawing to a close the time has come to reflect on the stock market’s performance over the past 12 months. In this article we’re going to explore which sectors have performed well this year and how major UK indices have fared compared to the rest of the world. Plus, we’ll take a…
23rd Mar 2023
On Wednesday 15 March, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his annual budget to Parliament. Changes to childcare and the extension of energy bills support have taken much of the limelight over the past week, but what about the impact on the wider economy and the stock market? Will the scrapping of the Pensions Lifetime Allowance really…
27th Feb 2023
Looking for tips for stock market beginners? We’ve got your back! If you’re going to start investing in the stock market, there are a few tips that it would be useful to be aware of. Should you spread your investments, or keep them simple? What about ethical funds – are they worth investing in? Are…
3rd Feb 2023
On Thursday 2 February, the Bank of England’s Monetary Policy Committee voted to hike interest rates by 50 basis points to 4%. This is the highest rate we’ve seen in 14 years. While the media often talks about the impact of higher rates on mortgage holders and savers, the impact on the stock market typically…
15th Jul 2022
If you’re worried about a possible stock market crash in 2022, here’s what you need to know and how you can prepare your portfolio.
17th Nov 2020
Index-tracking funds offer an easy, cheap and non-frightening way to invest in the stock market! Not only are they cheap and easy, but they actually make money (over time) and they’re recommended for people like you and me by Warren Buffett no less! Also known as ‘trackers’, this investment type is a no-fuss way to put …
13th Jul 2020
If you’ve got money to make long-term investments at the moment, you’re in a lucky financial position. You still need to be careful, though. With economies around the world preparing for a downturn in light of the coronavirus crisis, the stock market is unlikely to be the best place to invest your money for a…
2nd Jul 2020
Due to the coronavirus outbreak we’ve seen some of the worst weeks on the stock market since the 2008 financial crash. Even the generally stable FTSE 100 suffered its largest one-day crash in March this year since 1987. That being said, when the stock market plummets it often actually proves to be a great time…
16th Mar 2020
Coronavirus and the stock market is all the news seems to talk about right now. It’s easy to start getting worried – but wait! “Should I sell my shares and ditch my pension?” is the question we’re hearing from readers all over social media. My answer is the same as Warren Buffett‘s: “Be fearful when others…
18th Dec 2019
Pension annuities offer a guaranteed income for the rest of your life – but did you know the stock market can affect whether you’ll get a great (or terrible) rate? If you buy at the wrong time, your retirement income could be significantly lower every year. So, how does the stock market affect pensions –…
