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COVID-19 Market Update – 10/09/20
Markets As predicted previously, a certain amount of volatility has returned to the markets after a reasonable period of stability. Global markets fell last week as the result of a sell-off in technology stocks, which were arguably ripe for a correction.
Meeting with Clients during COVID-19
At gpfm, the safety of our colleagues and clients is our top priority and we ensure it, not only by continuing to adhere to government guidelines but also taking every extra precaution to maintain health and safety.
A Post-Lockdown gpfm Update: In it for the Long-Run
It is not news to anyone that COVID-19 has changed the world we live in. It has changed how we socialise, how we shop, how we travel and, of course, how we work.
COVID-19 Market Update – 03/08/20
As predicted in the last update, the investment market has been fairly stable but is beginning to show signs of volatility with the recent announcements of the actual drop in GDP worldwide in the second quarter of 2020.
COVID-19 Market Update – 08/07/20
In the past month, we have seen the slow release from lockdown across the world, moving from civil unrest and widespread protests, right the way through to being able to go to the pub, play golf and get a haircut.
COVID-19 Market Update – 09/06/2020
May seems to have passed in a sunny blur and we are now entering month four of restrictions. Markets have shown remarkable resilience. The first quarter of 2020 was the worst three-month period since records began; the second quarter has, so far, been the best quarter in more than eighty years.
What is the Furlough Scheme and How is it Changing?
As a response to the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing, as well as the closing of many shops and businesses, the government implemented the furlough scheme. Officially called the Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme, it is designed to enable employers to pay their workers during the lockdown.
As the Covid-19 situation continues to unfold, the most recent change has been the gentle lifting of restrictions to try and get economies back into gear. On both sides of the Atlantic progress in getting back to work has been slow and patchy.
COVID-19 – Market Update 29/04/2020
The FTSE 100 has pushed back through the 6000 barrier to 6017, meaning a recovery of 1024 points since the low point on 23 March 2020. Great news but to be viewed with an air of caution as we begin to see some results reporting from the big companies.
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