Weekly Market Update – 27th October 2025: Global Equities Strengthen as Japan Leads Gains

A strong week for global equities, as favourable economic data supported risk-on sentiment. Japanese equities led the way, rallying strongly following the announcement of Sanae Takaichi as new prime minister. US: Stocks rally on better-than-expected inflation printStocks advanced for the week, shaking off volatile headlines related to U.S.-China trade relations and a pop in oil …

Weekly Market Update – 6th October 2025: Global Equities Rise on Strong Data and Earnings

Major global stock indices rose modestly for the week, despite U.S. equities lagging on hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve. Chinese equities performed best, as domestic investment continued to propel share prices higher. US: Stocks ease on hawkish commentary from the Federal Reserve Major U.S. stock indices finished the week lower, driven in part by …

Can I Afford To Retire?

Retirement is one of life’s biggest transitions and one of the most personal financial decisions you will ever make. Yet the question at the heart of it sounds deceptively simple: Can I afford to retire?  The truth is, much like markets navigating geopolitical tensions, the answer is not always straightforward. But with the right planning and …