The economy picked up modestly in 2021 but then took a turn for the worse in 2022 as problems began to emerge. In the second quarter of this year, global output fell due to declines in China and Russia, while US consumer spending disappointed expectations. A world economy already weakened by the pandemic has already…
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The 2023 economic outlook, according to Oxford’s Global Economic Model, is bleak. This model takes into account individual country models, global assumptions about trade volume and prices, competitiveness, capital flows, interest and exchange rates, and commodity prices. Its verdict? Global economic growth will be a paltry 2.3% in 2023– the lowest forecast since 2008 outside…
During a market downturn, it’s crucial to remind yourself of your financial goals. What are you investing for? How long before you need to start withdrawing cash from your investment account? Your goals, not a temporary market downturn, should inform the bulk of your decisions. Having money in the stock market is the means to…
As the wide-ranging implications of sustainability issues, such as public health, climate change and social justice, become more apparent, so too have they become essential to effectively assessing investment risks and opportunities. Investors can choose the approaches that best reflect their investment philosophy. There are five primary approaches and tools, commonly used in combination with…
Investing can seem daunting at times for those that are just starting out. There are several concepts that need to be mastered to comprehend how to build an investment portfolio based on your specific needs. Knowing what you’re working toward may help you determine 3 critical things that can drive your investing decisions: time horizons,…
Russia’s aggressive military action towards Ukraine is shaking financial markets around the world. Small and big Investors, who are just recovering from the loss they incurred during the pandemic, are again faced with lots of uncertainty. It is becoming very difficult to predict the market direction due to the Russia-Ukraine war. Here are five tips…
Asset management is the practice of increasing total wealth over time by acquiring, maintaining, and trading investments that have the potential to grow in value. Asset management professionals perform this service for others. They may also be called portfolio managers or financial advisors. Many work independently while others work for an investment bank or other…
2021 offered investors a robust recovery from the early economic turmoil of the COVID-19 pandemic. But will it hold in 2022? Let’s take a look at 5 key types of assets which are predicted to deliver an edge in 2022. Stocks Value stocks will outperform their growth counterparts, because equities are believed will help investors…
Every successful investment requires careful considerations and informed decision making. It is certain that financial investments tend to be profitable on a long-term and thus an optimum roadmap to ensure better returns is possible only when the decisions make a long-term sense. Identifying the imperativeness of robust decisions is vital to safeguard your capital and…
The onset of the pandemic in the early part of 2020 resulted in a hard hit on the global economy and supply chain. Market crashes and hyperinflation were the immediate consequences and today even after two years since the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, the uncertainties over buying and overall spending behavior remain omnipresent. The…