Month: August 2025
Market Update: End of the smooth summer ride?
The Bloomberg World stock market index has gained 0.5% for the week as we write, bond prices are mixed (UK yields are up). Underneath that, US large cap stocks did less well, while China and the UK have risen, to the point where the FTSE 100 continues to make new all-time highs. The broader financial media came up with a number of explanations for the different moves, but from our vantage point of view we are not convinced that it was much more than a typical summer lull. The exception from the norm is that this one comes after a...
Market Update: Earnings trump Trump
The good times keep coming for global stocks. This week, markets’ optimism was backed up by a fundamentally bullish outlook – the continued improvement of corporate earnings expectations in almost all major markets. And, with US interest rate cuts even more likely, small and mid-cap stocks joined in the fun.
Seven Steps to Secure the Retirement You Deserve
Preparing for retirement is one of life’s biggest milestones. It’s your opportunity to step away from work and enjoy the rewards of decades of effort, but comfort in later life doesn’t just happen. It takes planning, clarity, and the right actions now.
Market Update: Poor Switzerland, poor statisticians, oblivious investors
After last Friday afternoon’s wobble, markets regained their footing. Global stocks mostly recovered and are back within touching distance of all-time highs. Investor sentiment was aided by the slew of US trade deals – either signed or pending.
5 Principles of Successful Investing in an Uncertain World
The world of investing can seem intimidating - constant market shifts, headline-grabbing news, and a flood of investment choices leave many feeling overwhelmed. Yet, despite all the noise, the foundations of successful investing remain refreshingly simple. Here are five timeless principles to help you build lasting wealth with confidence:
March Team August 2025
Hello and a very warm welcome to the Vizion Wealth Team News. We hope you have all managed to enjoy some of the recent lovely weather, and maybe have some exciting summer holidays to look forward to.
Market Update: Markets revisit risk-off
This has been one of the busiest weeks for potentially market moving information in a long time. We’ll start with market moves, and see what that tells us about the way in which the information has added up, and what are currently the most important factors.