Worldwide Financial Planning

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump and the announcement of JD Vance as his running mate mean markets are paying more attention to his economic policies as the Republicans begin to gear up for the presidential election in the autumn. The threat to make Taiwan pay for its defence created some nervousness among investors due to the island’s central role in the global semiconductor industry, and the negative sentiment towards tech stocks has dragged on global equity markets.

When you invest a lump sum of money, there is a psychological battle wondering if you are investing at the right time. Is the market about to fall? Should I wait?

Although the new government is presenting a positive and upbeat image, it was change in mood in the US that made the most difference to markets. US CPI slowed to 3% last month and Jerome Powell’s testimony to Congress made the Federal Reserve appears a little more open to rate cuts.

Property funds, typically included in portfolios for their low correlation with equities and stable returns, face challenges during market panics when investors seek quick cash.

In the end chaos is rarely tolerated for long in British politics, with a long-established preference for dull competence probably the nation’s best quality. Although politicians can occasionally bring about big changes it is usually only by breaking something and making things worse.

There are different ways you can buy a vehicle, with the main options being personal contract purchase (PCP), hire purchase (HP), leasing, a personal or secured loan/mortgage advance, or cash.