GSB Guides
04/01/24
The third quarter of the year saw a reverse in fortunes for global equities, which had delivered stellar performance in the first half of the year. There was further progress on the inflation front, particularly in the UK as we rapidly approach the peak of this interest-rate cycle, with central banks suggesting rates may stay higher for longer than anticipated, opening the door to compelling opportunities in fixed- income with yields at levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis.
27/11/2023
The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, unveiled his 2023 Autumn Statement on Wednesday 22 November, alongside an updated economic forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility. The Statement was centred around ‘growth’, with Mr Hunt leveraging increased tax receipts from a stronger-than-anticipated economy to fund 110 growth-promoting initiatives.
17/10/2023
The third quarter of the year saw a reverse in fortunes for global equities, which had delivered stellar performance in the first half of the year. There was further progress on the inflation front, particularly in the UK as we rapidly approach the peak of this interest-rate cycle, with central banks suggesting rates may stay higher for longer than anticipated, opening the door to compelling opportunities in fixed- income with yields at levels not seen since the 2008 financial crisis.
10/07/2023
It seems hard to believe, but we are already halfway through 2023, meaning it is time to look back on the events of the 2nd quarter in the financial markets after the encouraging start to the year we had in the 1st quarter. In comparison to the beginning of the year, the 2nd quarter was a mixed bag, with some areas of the financial markets performing strongly while others struggled to maintain the momentum that had been built over the last few months.
16/05/2023
The first quarter of 2023 brought welcome relief to investors after a challenging year in 2022, with global equities starting the year off strongly despite significant turmoil in the financial sector. The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and the increasing impact of heightened interest rates on the broader economy highlight the increasing likelihood of a recession as central banks try to fight inflation without stifling economic growth.
31/01/2023
The year 2022 will go down as one to forget for investors however the fourth quarter provided some signs of optimism that 2023 could prove to be a positive year in the financial markets. In this quarterly market update, the financial events of the 4th quarter will be discussed and insights into what investors can expect to see in 2023 and beyond will be provided.