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Bonds made simple – a beginner’s guide to the world’s largest asset class
Bonds have long been seen as the backbone of a balanced investment portfolio – and traditionally the quiet partner to more volatile equities. Yet Liz Truss’s 2022 ‘mini-budget’ and the September 2025 spike in long-term bond yields to near thirty-year highs became...
Can government bonds come out on top in a tariff war?
Political tensions between the US and China have caused significant volatility in the US bond market.Any move by China to reduce its US bond holdings could worsen global economic instability.Despite the uncertainty, there are still opportunities for investors with...
When do I need to start saving for retirement?
By age 30, you should have the equivalent of a year’s salary in the bank or in your pension.By 50, you should have six times your salary in your retirement savings.A financial adviser can give you retirement savings advice, support and strategy that will put you on...
Silver linings in the Spring Statement?
UK economic growth prospects may look anaemic but there were glimmers of positivity in the government’s Spring Statement. Although the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) downgraded expected growth from 2% to 1% for this year, it had glimmers of positive news...