Great powers in the modern era compete in a variety of arenas and with a variety of methods. Whilst much is made of the parallels with the Cold War, and we do note these, there are many ways in which the US-China struggle resembles more
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China have the firepower to lead a recovery
There are several powerful and positive structural investment themes occurring in China which we believe should help mitigate investor concern regarding near-term uncertainty.
Is there life in the Irish consumer?
The latest official headline Irish retail sales figures for May, released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO), show some light at the end of the tunnel for the retail sector.
Irish companies – The crossroads between climate change and COVID-19
Ireland is at a crossroads in more ways than one. As we begin to emerge from the crisis caused by COVID-19, it is clear the economy will need help to get back to a normal footing. The question is, do we use the crisis as an opportunity for a reset?
What the ARF?
Fast forward to today, after you take your lump sum, you have the option between an ARF and an annuity, essentially they are retirement polar opposites, apples and oranges.
EU delivers comprehensive fiscal rescue package
The European Union (EU) seems to have finally come together to deliver a comprehensive fiscal rescue package to help member states battle the devastating economic impacts of COVID-19
Recovery will be U-shaped
We’ve gone from predicting a V-shaped recovery to a U-shape, given the difficulties of lifting lockdown.
What has happened to diversification?
We are building highly concentrated portfolios, increasingly reliant on the risk of fewer companies and economies.
5 things to financially plan for at 50
We have identified the key areas for you to address so you can get your financial plan in shape for retirement
Common sense approach needed to mend global economy
The Covid-19 pandemic has floored the world economy which was already on the ropes as a result of weakening global trade caused in the main by the tariffs dispute between the United States and China.
Slumping economy, surging stock market – what’s going on?
While tens of millions of Americans were losing their jobs, the stock market in April produced its best monthly return in over 30 years. We look at what’s behind this apparent disconnect.
Listener beware!
The problem with Joe’s comments and the headline on the original article is the unintended consequences of his words.
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