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Markets and Economy
May 2024 MPS Market Review
Following a challenging April, stock markets enjoyed a recovery in May, delivering firmly positive performance across most developed markets, despite a slew of high-profile political developments.
Multi asset investing calls for a broad skillset. Our investment professionals share their market and asset class views.
May 2024 MPS Market Review
Following a challenging April, stock markets enjoyed a recovery in May, delivering firmly positive performance across most developed markets, despite a slew of high-profile political developments.
The cash trap: Why doing nothing with your money can cost you
When interest rates are higher holding cash can have appeal and feel comfortable, due to its low risk approach. But could too much comfort be preventing you from building your wealth to its potential over the long term? Find out more.
April 2024 MPS Market Review
After a blistering first quarter of 2024, market momentum finally stalled in April as anxieties grew over the stubborn inflationary backdrop, most notably in the US – the globe’s dominant economy.
The big headlines
In this regular piece, we summarise the key headlines from the quarter that have impacted investment performance. Feel free to download and share it directly with your clients or read our interpretation for further commentary.
Q1 2024 – Invesco Model Portfolio Service Market Update
Equity markets continued their impressive form in March and the loosely defined US Tech sector made the most significant contribution to Q1 returns. Meanwhile, the resurgent Energy sector helped the UK bourse to enjoy relative success whilst Japanese equity performance was also pretty eye-catching. However, another relatively disappointing quarter for Emerging Markets.
The 4-Life framework: Building blocks for creating a personalised retirement plan
The 4-Life framework helps put in place a robust retirement plan that explicitly addresses the risks people are increasingly facing as they seek to take control of their retirement path. Find out more.
March 2024 MPS Market Review
Equity markets continued their impressive form in March, delivering further gains and rounding out a quite stunning first quarter, largely built upon impressive economic growth and surging earnings performance within US technology companies.
Investing in multi-asset funds can manage UK CGT liability following cuts to annual allowance
Learn how multi-asset funds can help manage UK CGT liability and reduce risk in market uncertainty.
February 2024 MPS Market Review
It will have been hard to miss the major market story in February given the likely step up in noise, but it’ll be even harder to miss it next quarter!
January 2024 MPS Market Review
The stunning comeback from global stock markets stalled in January as uncertainty about interest rate policy checked investor confidence.
Tactical asset allocation views | Help on the way?
The Multi Asset Strategies UK team provides its tactical asset allocation views over a 12 to 36-month investment horizon. Find out why our view of fixed income is still constructive.
December 2023 MPS Market Review
The dazzling performance from both global stocks and bonds continued in December, rounding out an impressive final quarter for capital markets.
November 2023 MPS Market Review
Global stocks and bonds enjoyed a dazzling recovery in November, offering a stark turnaround from the market’s post-summer blues.
October 2023 MPS Market Review
Global stock markets remained under pressure in October, as a stronger dollar, higher bond yields and geopolitical developments served to constrain risk appetite.
September 2023 MPS Market Review
September mirrored the general performance trends observed in 2022. Global stock market momentum eroded as a stronger dollar, higher oil prices and higher bond yields weighed heavy on risk appetite. For UK investors the weakness of the pound helped mitigate some of the losses on international investments.
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