Generally, interest rates and the stock market have an inverse relationship. When interest rates rise, share prices fall. Bonds become more attractive. When interest rates rise, it can make borrowing money for a company more expensive, which means they have less money...
In 2024, there are several important financial dates that individuals, businesses, and investors should be aware of to effectively plan for the year ahead. These dates play an important role in taxation, financial reporting, and investment decisions. Here are some key...
Asset allocation is how investors divide their portfolios among different assets that might include equities, fixed-income assets, and cash and its equivalents. Investors ordinarily aim to balance risks and rewards based on financial goals, risk tolerance, and the...
Talk of a US recession has been on the rise as Wall Street investors continue to speculate on the potential risk factors of a struggling economy. Here’s how you can prepare for a recession if you are retired. How Does a Recession Affect a Retired Person?...
Picking the right asset allocation was relatively easy for investors over most of the last 14 years. Since the end of the Great Financial Crisis in 2009, and with the fed funds rate sitting between zero and 2.5 percent, it’s been stocks, stocks, and more stocks. But...
Don’t go all out to boost income without taking account of capital risks. Let me take you back to the summer of 2018. It was the hottest on record for the UK. Inflation was running at less than 2 per cent, interest rates were at 0.75 per cent, and 18mn people watched...
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