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2 months ago | ajbell.co.uk | Dan Coatsworth

Financial markets fell around the world in response to Donald Trump’s so-called “Liberation Day” on 2 April where he imposed sweeping tariffs on countries that sell goods to the US. | Friday 04 Apr 2025

2 months ago | ajbell.co.uk | Martin Gamble

Tariffs were firmly back in the spotlight this week after Donald Trump announced a 25% sales surcharge on all new cars sold in the US but not made in the US. The new tariff comes into effect on 3 April and analysts have estimated it could increase new car prices by thousands of dollars, as well as forcing up prices of second-hand vehicles.

Jan 23, 2025 | ajbell.co.uk | Ocado PLC

“The FTSE 100’s strong start to 2025 is starting to lose some momentum despite gains in the US and China,” says AJ Bell Investment Director Russ Mould. “The S&P 500 was in touching distance of its all-time high set early last month on investor relief that, in economic terms, Donald Trump’s bark seems to be worse than his bite.

Nov 12, 2024 | ajbell.co.uk | James Crux

The US stock market is the biggest in the world and has grown in popularity among investors in recent years. It’s home to giants of industry spanning a range of sectors, from technology, energy and food to industrials, travel and healthcare. For those seeking exposure to this part of the world, a key decision is whether to invest directly via individual shares or opt for an actively managed fund, where a market professional will manage your investments and make decisions on what to buy and sell.

Nov 6, 2024 | ajbell.co.uk | Spencer PLC |Persimmon PLC

“US and European markets raced ahead on projections for Donald Trump to win the US Presidential election,” says Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell. “The dollar strengthened and 10-year Treasury yields jumped to 4.406% on the assumption that Trump’s policies will stoke inflation and require interest rates to stay higher for longer. That sustained the rally in US Treasuries which has been in motion since mid-September when they traded at 3.623%.