Global equities finished what was a volatile year with gains. Strong corporate results as well as interest rate cuts by the US Federal Reserve boosted sentiment, however, US Dollar weakness offset underlying share price gains. Bond markets weakened in the month as the market’s focus now shifts to the expected announcement of the next Fed chair in early 2026. The …
Global equities ended a strong year on a weaker note as equity and bond markets both reacted negatively to guidance from the Federal Reserve (FED) that US interest rates will be cut by less than previously expected. The FED’s dot plot now indicates that interest rates will be cut twice in 2025, down from the four cuts forecast when the …
2022 was an exceptionally difficult year for investment markets with the three main asset classes, equities, bonds and real estate all posting significant declines. For stockmarkets it was the worst year since the financial crisis in 2008, while bonds posted their biggest loss in more than a generation. A range of factors combined in the first half of the year …
BACKGROUND Enhanced transfer values are becoming more prevalent as companies aim to reduce their pension scheme liabilities. Here, we detail the rationale behind the notion of enhanced transfer values and the factors you should consider when reviewing an offer, and how it compares to your defined benefit pension. Low expected returns from investments and increasing annuity prices have resulted in …
Despite the significant expansion in housing supply in 2017, it was an exceptional year for the Irish residential property market in terms of rental and price inflation. In our update, we believe there is scope for further growth in 2018, particularly in the Dublin apartment market. Click here to read more.
