Matt Williams

1 week ago | wealthdfm.com | Matt Williams

In a seismic period for markets around the world, US tariffs changed the calculus for many investors. In this update, Charles Younes, Deputy Chief Investment Officer at FE fundinfo, analyses how markets have shifted in the last two months, how FE fundinfo’s investment strategy has shifted, and forecasts the future direction for investors in 2025. Fund Allocation for FE Investments In light of events in the US, we have shifted our house view to be positive on Bonds and Cash, relative to Equities.

1 week ago | wealthdfm.com | Matt Williams

Gold markets are navigating another week of heightened volatility. After a bullish start on Monday and Tuesday, XAU/USD reversed course on Wednesday, with sellers regaining control. The precious metal faced strong rejection at the $3,430 level—an area that also acted as intraday resistance in April as gold attempted to break through all-time highs. Gold (XAU/USD) daily chartPast performance is not a reliable indicator of future results.

1 week ago | wealthdfm.com | Matt Williams

Anthony Willis, Senior Economist at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, has provided this week’s macroeconomic review, a week on from Trump reaching 100 days in office during his second tenure as President. The 30th April marked 100 days since President Trump took office, which is often a time to reflect on the achievements or otherwise of an incoming president. At his inauguration, Trump launched his Presidency with the promise of a new ‘golden age’ for Americans.

1 week ago | ifamagazine.com | Matt Williams

The Impact Investing Institute has published a pioneering report, sponsored by Schroders, designed to help wealth managers understand the competitive landscape and capture the impact investment opportunity – to better support clients’ investment needs over the long-term. The new report delivers key insights into the demand drivers for impact investing and how this area of investment can provide value to both clients and wealth managers.

1 week ago | wealthdfm.com | Matt Williams

The Impact Investing Institute has published a pioneering report, sponsored by Schroders, designed to help wealth managers understand the competitive landscape and capture the impact investment opportunity – to better support clients’ investment needs over the long-term. The new report delivers key insights into the demand drivers for impact investing and how this area of investment can provide value to both clients and wealth managers.