Beaufort Financial (St Helens)

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We are thrilled to start a new chapter of our business as we join the Finli Group.

Together, we’re committed to providing you with exceptional financial services. We are dedicated to helping you achieve your financial goals and live your best financial life.

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The People’s Bank of China introduced several measures to support its property market and boost consumer spending. As a result, Chinese stock markets surged, with the MSCI China Index gaining 16.1% in GBP last week.

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Last week was pivotal as the Fed cut rates by 0.5 percentage points, fuelling optimism in US Equity markets. The Bank of England held steady amid rising inflation, meanwhile, China welcomed a boost to its Equity market.

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A positive week for equities as Nvidia fuels a rebound in the Nasdaq 100 Index. However, China’s economy remains very much in the doldrums.

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Markets have been volatile in recent weeks. With concerns about inflation now very much in the past, close attention is being paid to labour market indicators for illustration of the health of economies.

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A potential shift in interest rate policy and mild increase in the Fed’s preferred gauge of inflation has further accelerated expectations of a rate cut at the upcoming policy meeting in September.

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https://t.co/8WFLkRLuYh

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Chairman Powell’s comments last week at the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium pointed towards an interest rate policy shift in the US.

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Investors received a shot in the arm last week with CPI numbers showing that inflation continues to ease and retail sales numbers were robust.

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https://t.co/W2ruqOM9jY

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In the US, markets rebounded to a better-than-expected jobless claims report. However with key inflation data to be released, and ongoing uncertainty in monetary policy, diversification is your friend.

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Interest rate decisions combined with weaker economic data in the US have resulted in the return of market volatility. Diversification by asset class, region and style is once again your friend.

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The effects of a restrictive monetary policy, implemented by central banks through high interest rates, are starting to materialise, as we observed some disappointing earnings results.

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Under the surface, market leadership has shifted very violently in recent weeks. Diversification provides the best approach for participating in the rotation without getting dizzy.

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The downside surprise in US inflation sees an outperformance of US small-cap stocks over US large-cap stocks, increasing expectations of Fed interest rate cuts.

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At home, Labour's 412 seat landslide win boosts markets. In France, a hung parliament could cause uncertainty, while in the US, the Fed may cut rates due to recent market factors.

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The snap election in France continues to cause fear in markets.

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https://t.co/J7DNEuDMFh

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While we run the risk of sounding like a broken record, the extreme concentration in U.S. and Global Equity indices has profound consequences for investors that cannot be ignored.

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A benign US inflation print suggests a possible interest rate cut, but the Fed's dot plot indicates that multiple cuts are unlikely in 2024.

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https://t.co/SSvuvHN8vx

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Weaker US economic data and the European Central Bank's 0.25% interest rate cut signal the start of anticipated modest rate cuts by other major central banks in the coming months.

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https://t.co/em17AyXV5f

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As political noise increases, it is time for investors to don their noise-cancelling headphones, and maintain a long-term view.

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https://t.co/imNflB6mWF

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A June rate cut appears less certain as UK inflation has slowed less than expected, and a snap general election has been announced for July 4th.

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