Investment Update – 15th June 2020 The global economy Only a few months ago, the prospect of a global pandemic was not a serious threat, and the world had relatively little knowledge about coronavirus. Now, with immense global resources devoted to understanding, suppressing, and ultimately beating the virus, governments are in a better position to […]
Investment Update – 31st March 2020 The global economy From an economic perspective, the rapid spread of Covid-19 to all corners of the world has caused a sharp demand and supply shock to the global economy, and this will inevitably lead to a recession. In response to this, policymakers around the world have reacted quickly […]
Investment Outlook – Fourth Quarter of 2019 Overview 2019 was a good year for investors. Stock markets in the advanced economies ended the year strongly, with emerging markets following behind. This was not expected at the beginning of the year. Christmas 2018 was bleak, as a year of volatility and uncertainty ended with a sharp […]
Investment Outlook – Third Quarter of 2019 Overview Global equity markets showed resilience despite a challenging third quarter, characterised by trade tensions, a spike in the oil price, ongoing concerns about slowing global growth, and of course continued uncertainty related to Brexit. Economies around the world are starting to feel the impact of the US-China […]
Investment Outlook – Second Quarter of 2019 Overview Stock markets in the advanced economies gained in the last quarter, although there was a pullback in May due to concerns over the US-China trade tensions. Toward the end of the period, renewed hope for an easing in the trade war combined with the promise of supportive […]
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Investment Outlook – First Quarter of 2019 Overview Equity markets rebounded strongly in the first quarter of 2019, following the weak end to 2018. Concerns over US-China trade tensions eased and central banks became more supportive. Government and corporate bonds also rose due lower interest rate expectations. A brief review of the major regions and […]
Investment Outlook – Fourth Quarter of 2018 2018 presented a tricky, volatile environment for investors, and most asset classes fell in the year. The FTSE All-Share retreated almost 13%. Sentiment regarding the global economy and stock markets deteriorated from an optimistic start. Early in 2018, the price of Bitcoin peaked, a demonstration of the appetite […]
Investment Outlook – Third Quarter of 2018 The equity market fell sharply in October, almost revisiting the lows seen in March. Although the FTSE reached an all-time high in May, the index has since pulled back by 10%. This once again raises the question of whether the long bull market is nearing an end. Therefore, […]
Oakham to sponsor Louise Cook for the World Rally Championship 2018! We are extremely proud to sponsor Louise in her efforts to win the World Rally Championship in 2018. Louise has battled relentlessly to finance her racing career, even selling her trophies to raise vital funds. Louise got her first taste of driving when her late father, […]
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