Managing your investments

What is ‘stagflation’ and why is it a worry?

‘Stagflation’ is a term that makes regular rounds on the news and can be a point of real concern for the markets.

It refers to...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:38

Gold price hits $3,000 for first time: how to invest in the precious metal

Gold has hit a new record high, surpassing the $3,000 an ounce mark early in April and reaching above $3,200 in the days following the...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 17:32

How the AJ Bell funds are reacting to Trump tariffs

The past week has seen new tariffs from the US that are causing significant volatility in global markets. As markets have seen turbulence, we understand...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 14:26

US shares touch ‘bear market’ territory: What this means

The thirteenth modern-day ‘bull market’ in America’s S&P 500 may give way to the thirteenth ‘bear market,’ although the benchmark has started to try and...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 11:37

Investing in a ‘global index’ – where is your money really going?

Investing in a global index is often viewed as a ‘catch all’ strategy. It can be a useful solution to the complexities of choosing where...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 10:39

Cheaper mortgages may be a silver lining from Trump’s tariffs

Trump’s tariff announcement might have created havoc in the stock market, but there could be a silver lining for UK mortgage borrowers. Interest rate expectations...

Tue, 08/04/2025 - 09:19

Reasons why markets fell on Trump’s tariff plan and what could happen next

Financial markets fell around the world in response to Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” on 2 April where he imposed sweeping tariffs on countries that...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:53

Five ways for couples to make their money go further

Being in a couple can already help you keep money in your pocket by splitting expenses like rent, council tax and utilities. But is there...

Thu, 03/04/2025 - 12:08

Where investors made and lost money in the first quarter of 2025

While the headlines were full of doom and gloom around a potential trade war and economic slowdown, investors could have still made decent money in...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 10:23

Three easy new tax year resolutions

As April gets underway, it may be time for some new tax year resolutions. Your finances may need a little maintenance, or it could be...

Tue, 01/04/2025 - 16:58

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