Weekly Kick Start | 15 January 2024
The US inflation rate in December unexpectedly climbed to 3.4%, surpassing the forecasted 3.2%. This development is crucial for investors and policymakers, signifying a complex path ahead for the Federal Reserve’s monetary policy.
Weekly Kick Start | 16 October 2023
The past week has seen markets roiled by a surge in volatility, primarily driven by two major factors: the Israel-Hamas conflict and the release of crucial inflation data. These events had investors and analysts closely monitoring their potential impact on market dynamics. In this market week wrap, we’ll discuss the inflation numbers and its repercussions on the macroeconomic landscape.
December FOMC Update: What does this mean for 2025
In its final FOMC meeting of 2024, the Fed delivered a widely expected 25 basis point cut to its benchmark interest rate. This brings the total interest rate cuts to 100 basis points for the year.
Weekly Kick Start | 27 November 2023
Last week, the U.S. labor market presented a complex picture. Despite a significant drop in unemployment claims, broader indicators suggest a gradual cooling in the job market, influenced by the Federal Reserve’s monetary policies.We will discuss these data and potential implications in this week’s recap.
How Dollar Cost Averaging Builds Wealth Over Time
Dollar cost averaging is an investment strategy that helps you cushion the impact of market fluctuations through regular investments, regardless of market conditions. By consistently investing a fixed sum of money over a period of time, you end up buying more shares when prices are low and fewer shares when prices are high.
Weekly Market Wrap | 30 September 2022
Equity markets have continued to fall as 10 year treasury yields hit 4%...
