Fear returns to stock markets
Global stock markets took another tumble today, as investor sentiment turned negative over economic prospects and the eurozone debt crisis.
Market numbers: Friday 12th August 2011
Aug 12, 2011
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,320.03, up 157.20 points or +3.04% on the day and up 73.04 points (+1.39%) over the week.
Keeping US rates low
Aug 10, 2011
Investment markets have reacted positively this morning to news that the Federal Reserve (“the Fed”) will keep interest rates in the US low until mid-2013.
It’s not the end of the world
Aug 9, 2011
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford explains why, despite falling stock markets and civil unrest, it is not the end of the world.
Catching a falling knife
Aug 9, 2011
Timing an entry into falling investment markets has been described as trying to catch a falling knife – if you are not very careful, you are likely to get hurt.
Three ‘bad idea’ investments
Aug 8, 2011
With the continuing market volatility, it is only natural that some investors will be considering their own flight to safety.
Absolute Return funds
Aug 7, 2011
Informed Choice chartered financial planner Martin Bamford was quoted in the Independent on Sunday today, in an article looking at Absolute Return funds.
US loses AAA rating
Aug 6, 2011
In a bold move, credit rating agency Standard & Poor’s has downgraded the United States one notch from AAA to AA+ with negative outlook.
Market numbers: Friday 5th August 2011
Aug 5, 2011
The FTSE 100 index of leading UK company shares finished the week at 5,246.99, down 146.15 points or -2.71% on the day and down 568.2 points (-9.77%) over the week.
Market corrections & bear markets
Aug 5, 2011
A new note from stock market analysts Birinyi Associates shows it is rare for a market correction to turn into a full blown bear market.
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