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Our Market Predictions for 2025: Bitcoin, Gold, Mag 7, China and more
It's time for our annual look at what we expect to see in the markets and more broadly in 2025: how many of these will we get right?
Our 2024 Market Predictions: How did we get on?
Did we get a perfect hit rate with our forecasts last year? Find out what we got right and what we got wrong - if anything - in 2024.
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Young investors make investment decisions in a matter of hours, rather than checking out whether a stock is right for the long-term.
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While more Brits are opening cash ISAs to take advantage of higher interest rates, they are ignoring the returns of stocks and shares.
The illusion of liquidity: the potential risks of new private credit ETFs
As private credit continues its hot streak, the investment industry is looking for ways to package and sell it as widely as possible.
Investing for Children this Christmas
Starting to save early can make a huge difference in your child's future, providing them with the financial support they need for those big moments in life.
What is market liquidity and why is it important for traders?
Lewis Daniels of Mayfair Ventures explains how stock market liquidity works, how it affects traders and who the important players are.
Is investing just like playing Monopoly?
Equity investors often exhibit behaviour that would seem counterintuitive to a Monopoly player, says Redwheel's Shaul Rosten.
Why are hedge fund managers and wealthy investors moving to Portugal?
Portugal is looking increasingly attractive as a new home for wealthy UK investors and traders in the wake of the autumn budget.
The Santa Claus Rally: five things investors need to know
We go behind the numbers on the Santa Claus Rally: is it a money making play or just an old trader's legend?
Could Donald Trump crash the US Treasuries market overnight?
Wealth managers are advising their clients to limit their exposure to US government debt and the dollar ahead of the first Trump budget.
Can Fed caution slow the dollar’s bull run?
The dollar has been gaining steadily against other major currencies for the last three months, but will the Fed slow it down?
Did Cristiano Ronaldo really move the stock market?
Stephen R. Foerster looks at whether Cristiano Ronaldo was really able to move the Coca Cola stock price, or was it something else?
Rachel Reeves vs the Gilts Market: who are you betting on?
The UK Gilts market is not happy with Rachel Reeves' first budget: what do traders need to be aware of as yields start to rise?
Are young traders paying too much Capital Gains Tax?
Thousands of younger traders are paying more UK capital gains tax than they need to and should take advantage of tax free wrappers.
The UK’s autumn budget: how does it affect traders?
Rachel Reeves first budget as Chancellor was not as savage as some investors had feared, but does not do the economy any favours.
The transformative potential of biotechnology and AI in healthcare
The integration of AI into drug discovery is reshaping the biotech and healthcare landscape. Here's how you can invest in these advancements
Not all semiconductor stocks are created equal
Global semiconductor stocks took a hit after chip equipment maker ASML posted disappointing sales forecasts.
Investors scramble for tax free options before potential CGT hike
Fund manager Vanguard said that investors are moving to make use of their tax free ISA and SIPP wrappers early this year.
Can AIM reach the stars despite IHT threat and sluggish IPOs?
The AIM market sweats on a potential removal of IHT relief in the upcoming budget. After a disappointing year what does the future bode?