by SJB Global | Aug 11, 2025 | Advice, Ben Eccles, Investments, Markets
If your portfolio soared in U.S. markets during Q2 but looked flat in euros or pounds, you’re not imagining things. Currency moves played a bigger role than many investors realise. In dollar terms, the numbers looked fantastic: S&P 500: +10.45% in USD MSCI World:...
by SJB Global | Jun 2, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Guides, Investments, Jake Barber, Markets, Regulations
Investors are always on the lookout for ways to understand what’s happening in the market. One tool that’s been getting more attention lately? M2 money supply. It’s a key measure of how much money is floating around in the economy, and that can tell you a lot about...
by SJB Global | Apr 22, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Investments, Markets, SJB Global
We’ve seen firsthand how unpredictable the markets have been in 2025. One moment the S&P 500 drops 10% in a week, and the next, it rebounds just as quickly. It’s no surprise many of our clients are asking the same thing: How do I protect my retirement savings when...
by SJB Global | Apr 15, 2025 | Advice, Investments, Markets, Pensions, SJB Global
Any hopes of calm after Monday’s market bounce didn’t last long. The FTSE 100 slipped again on Tuesday (9 April), dragged down by another red day on Wall Street, with the S&P 500 hovering near bear market territory. And it’s not just stocks feeling the pressure —...
by SJB Global | Mar 5, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Investments, Markets, Retirement, SJB Global
Market ups and downs can be nerve-wracking, especially when retirement is on the horizon. Watching savings fluctuate might make you feel like you’re on a rollercoaster, but the good news is that there are ways to keep your retirement plan steady, even when...
by SJB Global | Feb 17, 2025 | Advice, Financial Planning, Investments, Markets, SJB Global, UK
Change is constant, but some shifts are so big that they redefine industries, societies, and even how we live our daily lives. These are known as megatrends, large, transformative forces that evolve over time but have long-term impacts. From technology to...
