Ben Russon

2 weeks ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Adam Whiteley |Darius McQuaid |Momodou Musa Touray |Ben Russon

There’s no doubt 2022 was a tough year for investors — especially those with a heavy allocation to fixed income. Instead of delivering the steady returns we typically expect from bonds, rising inflation and interest rates triggered one of the most volatile bond markets in living memory. Some even dubbed it “the worst bond year ever”. For advisers running multi-asset portfolios, particularly those focused on generating income in retirement, that kind of experience has understandably left a mark.

3 weeks ago | moneymarketing.co.uk | Ben Russon |Momodou Musa Touray |Darius McQuaid |David Hall

Trump’s tariffs need little introduction. World leaders, central bankers, economists and business owners alike have been left scratching their heads. What will President Trump do next? What are the direct and indirect implications for companies? The questions are endless. While many might try to answer them, the erratic nature of recent trade policy decisions – combined with the complexity of our interconnected world – means much of it remains speculation.