It’s been a crazy year with Trump on/off tariffs, a US-China trade war, inflation and recession predictions. This has been exacerbated by Israel’s attack on Iran, and Iran’s retaliation of 100 drones heading for Israel. This has the potential for a massive impact on global markets. Oil prices have surged more than 10%, the S&P 500 fell around 1.5%, and European stocks have lost ground.
While everyone’s planning summer holidays, the markets are heating up for all the wrong reasons. Don’t get burned by market volatility.
Investors should prepare for a turbulent summer as markets face a “perfect storm” of low liquidity, heightened geopolitical tension, rising inflationary pressures, and ongoing debt dilemmas. But it’s not all bad news. There are opportunities for investors.
What’s next for the stock market, and what really is the best investment right now?
“My good news is I think whilst we may well get a rollercoaster, longer term inflation and therefore interest rates will come down. The longer-term outlook is very positive. Right now, we are at an instance where there’s growing belief that inflation will ease in the coming months, driven by advancing technology, supply chain normalisation, and slowing global demand. That opens the door for interest rate cuts, which many now expect to begin before the end of the year. There will be real opportunities to grow wealth before year-end. You just need to be in the right place.” deVere CEO, Nigel Green.
The world is changing fast, and so are the markets!
But here’s the key: markets move ahead of central banks. That’s why investors should be positioning themselves now (Not after rate cuts are announced) to take full advantage of the upside and diversify.
There’s volatility, yes, but also real opportunity for proactive investors. Volatility is a feature, not a flaw, and right now, there are compelling invitations to act.
Speak with a financial adviser to ‘summer-proof’ your investments.
Watch Nigel’s video here.
Gold is continuing its slow and steady rise as a safe haven after Israel launched an attack on Iran. The threat of the two nations’ skirmish escalating into a regional conflict in the Middle East has investors fleeing to more stable investments. Gold Bullion climbed as high as 1.7% just $90 below its record high of $3500 in April. If you are anxious about current market volatility, speak with an adviser.
Please note, the above is for educational purposes only and does not constitute advice. You should always contact your adviser for a personal consultation.
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