Ethical and sustainable investing are both popular and it’s useful to understand the difference between the two approaches. Investing in a responsible way is nothing new. It dates as far back as the 1700s, when religious groups such as the Quakers refused to support companies involved with the slave trade or other activities that conflicted […]
Omnis Market Update
Another generally positive week for stock markets globally, once again driven by positive investor sentiment. Asia lagged once more with mixed economic data and lacklustre investor sentiment. In the UK, positive economic data for February was released as England continues on its lockdown exit strategy. US: Fourth consecutive week of gains for stock markets In […]
Omnis Market Update
A generally positive week for stock markets globally, except for Asia, driven by positive investor sentiment. Investors continue to keep a watchful eye on inflation. In the UK, a weaker pound drives markets higher and England enter the second phase of its roadmap to easing lockdown. US: Investors positive sentiment drives markets higher The S&P […]
Springing into action
Successful vaccination programmes are rolling out on both sides of the Atlantic, pointing to a brighter economic outlook. The US and UK continued their rapid vaccine programmes to combat the coronavirus pandemic, while Europe lagged in its rollout, resulting in a resurgence of COVID-19 cases in some parts of the EU. As a result, the […]
Omnis Market Update
A generally positive week for stock markets globally. Optimism of economies reopening bode well for markets, despite some European countries seeing higher cases and extended lockdown measures. Investors continue to keep a watchful eye on inflation. US: Investors weigh optimism of reopening against rising inflation With a strong start to the week, the S&P 500 […]