Safe havens are tempting in a geopolitical crisis, but fear is not an investment strategy Opinion With much of the Middle East still upended by the war, the urge to pull back from the markets is understandable. But the evidence, both historical and behavioural, points to a different conclusion, says Liz Ann Sonders As geopolitical tensions continue to dominate headlines and market volatility once again tests investor resolve, the temptation to [...]
Older Brits avoid investing over fears of losing money Personal Finance Older Brits are swerving the stock market over fears of losing capital despite growing warnings that people are approaching retirement without sufficient funds. Baby Boomers and Gen X admitted that they avoided investing and kept money in savings accounts, claiming the potential risk of losing capital over rides boosting wealth, according to the latest survey [...]
UK retail investors flock to gold amid market uncertainty Investing UK retail investors are flocking to gold amid increased uncertainty over tariff policy and an uptick in capital gains tax, from which the precious metal is exempt. Almost six in 10 investors surveyed by Charles Schwab UK (58 per cent) think that gold will increase in value over the next year, the highest number of [...]
FTSE 100 to outperform S&P 500 in 2025 says Wall Street January 3, 2025 Equity analysts have predicted that the FTSE 100 will have a record year in 2025, helped by lower interest rates and higher oil prices. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, Wall Street analysts believe the UK’s flagship blue-chip index will jump 15 per cent in 2025, its best year since 2009. In 2024, the index [...]