Current Investment Update
As we look at the 2024 Investment Update – Quarter 2, inflation no longer dominates every financial discussion, but it remains a crucial economic indicator. As of May 2024, the UK inflation rate stands at a moderate 2.4%. Globally, the average inflation rate is expected to be around 5.8% for the year, with projections showing a decrease to 4.4% by 2025. These figures are vital as they reflect the broader economic trends and the effectiveness of policy responses worldwide.
On the market front, the FTSE 100 has experienced volatility but managed a modest increase of 4.20% from March 2023 to March 2024. The US markets have shown more robust growth, with the Dow Jones Index rising by 13.62% during the same period.
Our own portfolios have also performed well as shown in our 2024 Investment Update – Quarter 2; our higher-risk portfolios gained between 13.48% and 16.52%, while even our lower-risk options showed gains between 6.4% and 9.19%. This performance is a testament to the resilience of the investment strategies we’ve employed since the beginning of 2023. Past performance should not be used as a guide to future performance…
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