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What is ‘stagflation’ and why is it a worry?

‘Stagflation’ is a term that makes regular rounds on the news and can be a point of real concern for the markets.

It refers to...

Tue, 15/04/2025 - 10:38


Gold price hits $3,000 for first time: how to invest in the precious metal

Gold has hit a new record high, surpassing the $3,000 an ounce mark early in April and reaching above $3,200 in the days following the...

Mon, 14/04/2025 - 17:32


Markets soar after Trump walks back tariffs

If ever there was a week for the history books, this was it.

Having set out a raft of half-baked trade tariffs on...

Fri, 11/04/2025 - 17:57


How the AJ Bell funds are reacting to Trump tariffs

The past week has seen new tariffs from the US that are causing significant volatility in global markets. As markets have seen turbulence, we understand...

Thu, 10/04/2025 - 14:26


Six factors that could cause markets to rebound or fall further

Markets are acting like a yo-yo, slumping on the Liberation Day announcement for three trading days in a row, then jumping back and forth.

Given...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 17:27


Why savers and retirees shouldn’t panic in the face of Trump tariffs turmoil

The US President’s actions over the last week haven’t exactly been calming for global stock markets, with huge falls recorded across indices from the Dow...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 15:48


US shares touch ‘bear market’ territory: What this means

The thirteenth modern-day ‘bull market’ in America’s S&P 500 may give way to the thirteenth ‘bear market,’ although the benchmark has started to try and...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 11:37


Investing in a ‘global index’ – where is your money really going?

Investing in a global index is often viewed as a ‘catch all’ strategy. It can be a useful solution to the complexities of choosing where...

Wed, 09/04/2025 - 10:39


Is this downturn different?

Market drops are nerve-wracking. The questions come quickly: why didn’t I see this coming? How much worse is it going to get? Is someone seeing...

Tue, 08/04/2025 - 16:04


Cheaper mortgages may be a silver lining from Trump’s tariffs

Trump’s tariff announcement might have created havoc in the stock market, but there could be a silver lining for UK mortgage borrowers. Interest rate expectations...

Tue, 08/04/2025 - 09:19


S&P 500 suffers worst week in five years | Wall Street Week

US markets endured their worst losses since the pandemic after the Trump administration’s ‘Liberation Day’ announcement of wide-ranging tariffs (2 April) gave investors a real...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 11:02


Reasons why markets fell on Trump’s tariff plan and what could happen next

Financial markets fell around the world in response to Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” on 2 April where he imposed sweeping tariffs on countries that...

Fri, 04/04/2025 - 09:53


Three of the most popular funds and trusts among AJ Bell Investors

Searching through the investment universe can often leave you feeling spoiled for choice. Even once you decide on a sector, geography or asset class, you’re...

Thu, 03/04/2025 - 13:01


Five ways for couples to make their money go further

Being in a couple can already help you keep money in your pocket by splitting expenses like rent, council tax and utilities. But is there...

Thu, 03/04/2025 - 12:08


How to set your Lifetime ISA investment goals

The Lifetime ISA is a clever way of saving, as the government gives you free money when you pay into the account.

How to...

Wed, 02/04/2025 - 15:58


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