May generally saw stock markets pause for breath. Despite suffering a further bout of the inflation jitters, the subsequent month-end rally still meant that markets made modest progress overall. Albeit, for Sterling-based investors, a strong pound proved a headwind for overseas investments.
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Scam Awareness fortnight takes place between 14 and 27 June 2021. It aims to alert consumers to prevalent scams, help them avoid falling victim, and provide tips for reporting fraudulent activity.
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April proved to be another solid month for stock markets, with most major markets making good progress. Strong corporate earnings typically saw companies beat expectations, and sentiment was further improved by upgraded global growth forecasts from both the IMF and OECD.
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In March 2020, as coronavirus spread, the FTSE 100 suffered its worst day in 30 years. The UK index dropped by more than 10% and both the Dow Jones and the S&P 500 fared similarly.
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Savers have had a tough time of it since the 2008 global financial crisis. The last twelve months have done little to redress the balance. With interest rates at historic lows, those who have built an unintentional cash sum might be struggling to decide where best to place their money.
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Stock markets made further progress in March, continuing to be buoyed by the favourable tailwinds of supportive central banks and a strengthening economic outlook.
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