Top 5 benefits of an international career in finance
High-energy achievers who make quick work of obstacles are the hottest commodity in finance. It is a competitive enterprise, as analysts, advisors and planners must constantly adapt to the market as it convulses this way and that. For those able to think on their feet, a career in finance could mean big rewards – and […]
Markets respond after Biden pulls out
President Joe Biden pulled out of the presidential race on Sunday, July 21, in a sudden and dramatic exit which made an immediate but limited impact on markets. In a statement posted to X, Biden said he would not seek to govern for a second term ‘in the national interest.’ The statement reportedly blindsided Whitehouse […]
How the US election could impact you Â
Polling Day in the US is now less than four months away. On November 5, tens of millions of Americans will decide who will be the President of the largest economy in the world. In a sign of unprecedented times, we cannot say for sure who will be on the ballot paper. After President Biden […]
China to Rival Musk’s Neuralink
Elon Musk’s Tesla has faced a strong challenge from China, forcing its electric car prices down in a bid to beat its Beijing-backed rival BYD – and now he could be fighting on a new front after China stepped up its challenge to his novel Neuralink programme. What is Neuralink? Neuralink was founded in 2016 […]
Investment Apps: Your Guide to Top-Rated Investing Made Easy
Ever thought about making your money work harder? You’re not alone. Whether you’re an expat or just curious about wealth management, finding the right investment apps can make a huge difference. These apps offer user-friendly interfaces that let you trade stocks, invest spare change, and manage individual stocks without breaking a sweat. The numbers are […]
When will the Bank of England cut interest rates?
The Bank of England held interest rates at a 16-year high of 5.25 per cent for the seventh time in a row at their latest meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The decision came despite a fall in inflation figures, which showed price rises of just 2 per cent in May, meeting the BoE […]
Is it too late to buy Nvidia shares?
Nvidia made headlines around the world last week after it overtook Microsoft to become the most valuable company in the world. At the end of trading on Tuesday, June 18, Nvidia shares were valued at $136 per share, which sent its market cap up to an enormous $3.34 trillion. Since the beginning of this year, […]
Hopes dashed for rate cuts this year
The Federal Reserve left interest rates unchanged at 5.25% to 5.5% after their latest meeting on Wednesday, June 12. It pushes the prospect of rate cuts this year to as late as December – if they are to come at all, with Chair Jerome Powell signalling he was content not to rock the boat. Today’s outlook […]
Will the US economy enter a recession?
Most Americans believe their country is in the midst of a recession—but it isn’t—at least not yet. According to a recent Harris Poll conducted on behalf of The Guardian, almost 60 percent of Americans believe the economy is shrinking. The truth is employment is on the up, and the economy appears to be returning to […]
Are pensions at risk in the general election?
The UK general election is on, and within a few weeks, Brits will wake up to a Labour government, according to all the opinion polls. That means an end to fourteen years of successive Conservative Prime Ministers and Keir Starmer taking Sunak’s place as premier. Ahead of polling day on July 4, the two main […]
