Inflation exceeded 11% in October, according to the Office of National Statistics. This is the most rapid rise we’ve seen in decades. Prices are spiralling far faster than expected, due to the ongoing war in Ukraine, residual effects of the pandemic and surprisingly strong consumer demand. So, what does this Read More >>
There is no need to change your retirement plans because of current market volatility. We are urging clients not to concentrate on recent market news, but to review your retirement objectives and focus on making sure your plan is on target. Partner, Jon Stevens, said: “Investing is not about trying Read More >>
I’d wager that one of the media’s most used words recently is ‘unprecedented’. Indeed, there have been events that fit the definition – ‘a situation that has never happened, been done or been known before’ – rather well. However, the term is often misused. Since the beginning of 2022, the Read More >>
As we lurch from one global disaster to another, you might be forgiven for thinking there’s no point worrying about how the financial markets performed last year. However, despite the unprecedented global challenges we face, the power of evidence-based investing can be seen in the outcomes for investors who chose Read More >>
This is your pilot speaking. Can all investors flying with Belmayne today please take your seats, we are experiencing a little turbulence! From time to time, riding the global financial markets can get a bit bumpy. Some clients, particularly those nearing retirement, become understandably anxious about the value of their Read More >>
Record stock market highs were recorded in February, which now seems a long time ago. A month later, Covid-19 and an oil price war between Russia and members of the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), led by Saudi Arabia, brought about the biggest market downturn since the financial Read More >>
