by SJB Global | Oct 28, 2024 | Advice, Alex Gover, Markets, North America, US Expats
U.S. elections are pivotal events that shape the political and economic landscape of the country and is some ways the world. Despite the uncertainty that elections bring, historical data shows that markets tend to exhibit growth in the periods leading up to, and...
by SJB Global | Oct 23, 2024 | Advice, Financial Planning, Markets, Rob Hoey
Investing in the stock market can be a rollercoaster of emotions, especially when market volatility strikes. Emotional investing, driven by fear or greed, often leads to impulsive decisions that can harm long-term financial goals. To be a successful long-term...
by SJB Global | Sep 25, 2024 | Advice, Markets, SJB Global
Ever find yourself wondering how those interest rate changes you hear about on the news actually impact your investments? You’re not alone. Interest rates play a pivotal role in the financial markets, and understanding this can help you make smarter investment...
by SJB Global | Sep 11, 2024 | Advice, Markets, SJB Global
If you’re unfamiliar with the term “carry trade,” let me break it down for you. It’s a strategy where you borrow money in a currency with low interest rates, like the Japanese yen, and then reinvest that money into assets that yield higher...
by SJB Global | Sep 4, 2024 | Financial Planning, Markets, SJB Global, UK
UK companies reached a new high in dividend payments during the second quarter, distributing a total of £36.7bn. This marks an 11.2% increase from the same period last year, according to Computershare’s latest Dividend Monitor, largely driven by special one-off...
by SJB Global | Aug 19, 2024 | Europe, Markets, Regulations, SJB Global
What It Means for Stock Markets and the Economy Europe has taken a bold step by reducing its main lending rate from a peak of 4% to 3.75%. This is the first time the European Central Bank (ECB) has cut rates ahead of the Federal Reserve. While this decision has given...