Global equities ended a strong year on a weaker note as equity and bond markets both reacted negatively to guidance from the Federal Reserve (FED) that US interest rates will be cut by less than previously expected. The FED’s dot plot now indicates that interest rates will be cut twice in 2025, down from the four cuts forecast when the …
December 2022 Market Commentary
2022 was an exceptionally difficult year for investment markets with the three main asset classes, equities, bonds and real estate all posting significant declines. For stockmarkets it was the worst year since the financial crisis in 2008, while bonds posted their biggest loss in more than a generation. A range of factors combined in the first half of the year …
Enhanced Transfer Values
BACKGROUND Enhanced transfer values are becoming more prevalent as companies aim to reduce their pension scheme liabilities. Here, we detail the rationale behind the notion of enhanced transfer values and the factors you should consider when reviewing an offer, and how it compares to your defined benefit pension. Low expected returns from investments and increasing annuity prices have resulted in …
Does Increasing Housing Supply Pose a Threat for Residential Property Prices?
Despite the significant expansion in housing supply in 2017, it was an exceptional year for the Irish residential property market in terms of rental and price inflation. In our update, we believe there is scope for further growth in 2018, particularly in the Dublin apartment market. Click here to read more.
Equity Market Volatility – February 2018
Following the sharp fall in global equity markets and the increased volatility over the last two weeks, our Equity Market Volatility – February 2018 note looks into the drivers behind these moves and we provide our view on recent developments. Click here to read more.