Economic Outlook and Market Commentary As we reach the halfway point of 2026, the first half of the year has continued to surprise investors. Geopolitical tensions persist, with limited resolution surrounding Iran, Israel and the US, and restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continuing to weigh on oil and Read More >>
We are urging investors not to make any knee-jerk decisions about their portfolios, following the outbreak of war in Iran. Although media headlines have focused on rising oil and gas prices, please be reassured that the global markets have barely moved. Belmayne managing partner, Martin Birch, said: “For now, markets Read More >>
Games. Online or good old fashion board games. Whatever your predilection, you might be forgiven for thinking they are simply an escape from reality. But, could these interactive, imaginary worlds actually be training a generation of smart decision makers to improve their investment success? We’re advocates of passive investing, a Read More >>
Economic Outlook and Market Commentary 2025 really did seem to go by in the blink of an eye. The year was filled with events that few could have predicted, from trade wars to an Oasis reunion; it feels like each twist was less expected than the next. Despite a year Read More >>
We are urging investors not to confuse recent stock market dynamics with systemic failures in their portfolios. Worldwide market volatility has made headlines recently, with the UK’s FTSE 100 opening this week with losses of 2-3%. Belmayne managing partner, Martin Birch, said: “This increased market volatility stems from fears the Read More >>
I attended a seminar recently focusing on bonds. They are one of the two main asset classes we use to build your investment portfolio. Rising inflation and interest rates has created unwelcome headwinds of late. There were some key takeaways from the event that I thought I’d share, to help Read More >>
If you asked me to sum up in three words how the markets performed last year, I would say “better than expected.” There were more than a few surprises. We headed into 2023 on a turbulent note and then the markets soared, surpassing the most optimistic forecasts. It was a Read More >>
What do you imagine when you think about a happy retirement? Chasing grandchildren across the lawn? Relaxing on the deck of a cruise ship? Playing golf with your mates? All of the above??? Whatever comes to mind, you need to consider how you are going to get there. A couple Read More >>
Proof plays such an important role in our lives – innocent until proven guilty being the most fundamental example. We would never expect a jury to base a conviction on someone’s say so, or start taking a new medicine that hadn’t been tested. So, if someone told you an investment Read More >>
You’d be forgiven for wondering if your investments are ever going to make any money at the moment. In the last three years, we have witnessed the sharpest fall in equity markets ever seen, followed by the worst conditions for fixed interest assets on record. It’s been one thing after Read More >>
