Trade Wars Intensify: How Economies Are Adapting to the Rising Tide of Tariffs
WC 14/04/2025 – by Lloyd Adams, Investment Manager, Team Asset Management Tensions between the US and China have escalated this week, with both sides raising tariffs on each other’s goods. China accused the US of “economic bullying” after Washington imposed 145% duties on some Chinese imports, prompting Beijing to raise tariffs on US goods to […]
CIO Alert: Mind the Gap
Written by Craig Farley, Chief Investment Officer TEAM Plc ‘Donald Trump has committed the most profound, harmful, and unnecessary economic error in the modern era. Almost everything he said, on history, economics, and the technicalities of trade, was utterly deluded’. (The Economist, Ruination Day, 5 April 2025) What is happening? Be careful what you wish […]
Navigating Risk and Reward: Key Insights for Smart Investing
TRUMP’S LIBERATION TODAY! – PUTS MARKET IN SPIN
President Trump hit the headlines again in a recent social media post which said ‘for decades the U.S has been ripped off and abused by every nation in the world, both friends, or foe. Now it is the time for the good old USA to get some of the money, and respect back. God bless […]
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Think You’re Diversified? Think Again – A Guide for High-Income Expats
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S&P 500 Index Hits Milestone of Five Thousand
The main American index, the S&P500 reached a record close of over 5,000 last Friday. Yet again strong performances from the Technology sector led the charge and sentiment improved as company announcements of share buy backs increased by 10% compared with this time last year. It suggests corporates are happier with the state of the […]
Stubborn Inflation Slows Market Rally
Global stocks lost some of their upwards momentum as hotter than anticipated inflation reports dampened expectations of interest rates cuts ahead of key central bank meetings this week. The blue-chip S&P 500 and technology focussed Nasdaq indices gained 0.6% and 0.5% respectively. On Tuesday it was revealed that annual US consumer price inflation unexpectedly accelerated […]
Why Do We Encourage People to Save Early?
Saving money earlier in life can have several advantages. Here are a few reasons why it is beneficial to start saving at a younger age: It’s important to note that it’s never too late to start saving, and even small contributions can make a difference over time. However, starting early gives you a significant advantage […]
