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Investment Update - Energy shortages and supply disruptions continue

Richard Hitchell

Nov 2, 20213 min read

Investment Update - Energy shortages and supply disruptions continue

Stock markets bounced back in October despite an unsettled month due to global supply disruptions and energy shortages. Financial markets...

Richard Hitchell

Nov 2, 20213 min read

Things to avoid when investing

To keep your investments from losing value or slowing the growth of your assets, avoid these common investing mistakes. There are more...

Autumn Budget 2021 “An economy fit for a new age of optimism”

Richard Hitchell

Nov 2, 20217 min read

Autumn Budget 2021 “An economy fit for a new age of optimism”

Chancellor of the Exchequer, Rishi Sunak, delivered his third Budget and the results of his Spending Review on 27 October, declaring that...

Richard Hitchell

Nov 2, 20211 min read

What next for global markets?

While the economic news has been more downbeat recently, there are still plenty of investment opportunities out there. Omnis Investments...

Richard Hitchell

Oct 1, 20212 min read

Be wary of the crypto-craze

You might be thinking about whether to invest in cryptocurrencies. We explain why it may not be the right choice, and how to better...

Stock spotlight | Three interesting stories in 2021

Richard Hitchell

Oct 1, 20211 min read

Stock spotlight | Three interesting stories in 2021

There are always opportunities for active investors regardless of the economic environment. Omnis look at three companies selected by...

Richard Hitchell

Oct 1, 20211 min read

Evergrande and the risks for investors

Financial markets around the world have been unsettled by the deteriorating situation of Chinese property developer Evergrande. With...

Richard Hitchell

Oct 1, 20213 min read

Investment Update - September stutters

With retail sales falling, it’s a sign that the UK economy is cooling following a resilient summer. But inflation is on the rise....

Richard Hitchell

Oct 1, 20214 min read

How to make ISAs work for you

Make the most of your tax allowances by using the different types of ISAs that are available. Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) were...

Richard Hitchell

Sep 3, 20211 min read

Why it pays to stay invested

Investing in stock markets can sometimes be unnerving, particularly when there is negative news flow all around us. We explore why it's...

Investment Update - Markets reflect uncertainty over Delta variant

Richard Hitchell

Sep 1, 20213 min read

Investment Update - Markets reflect uncertainty over Delta variant

The pandemic continued to unsettle global financial markets during August. A look back at August 2021 August turned into a month of highs...

Should we be concerned about rising inflation?

Richard Hitchell

Jul 12, 20213 min read

Should we be concerned about rising inflation?

Most economists expect inflation to pick up over the next few months as lockdown restrictions ease and shops and restaurants reopen. But...

What's in a name? What exactly is an 'emerging market'

Richard Hitchell

Jul 1, 20213 min read

What's in a name? What exactly is an 'emerging market'

We explore what makes an emerging market and why they can offer attractive investment opportunities. For example, South Korea is one of...

Market update - a look back at June 2021

Richard Hitchell

Jul 1, 20213 min read

Market update - a look back at June 2021

Almost fully open for business June saw a delay to the planned reopening of UK business and services, a drop in unemployment and some...

Richard Hitchell

Jun 4, 20213 min read

Market update - a look back at May 2021

Inflation rises, along with commodity prices The combined economic effects of stimulus measures, inflation and increased spending all...

Richard Hitchell

May 23, 20213 min read

Savers - Don’t lose out to inflation

Putting your hard-earned cash into savings accounts may not be the most efficient way to make your money work for you. If you’ve been...

Equity release - Unlocking the value in your home

Richard Hitchell

May 19, 20213 min read

Equity release - Unlocking the value in your home

The number of people using equity release schemes fell last year as older homeowners grew more cautious. Older homeowners seemed to be...

Market update - a look back at April 2021

Richard Hitchell

May 5, 20212 min read

Market update - a look back at April 2021

April was a positive month for the major European and US equity markets. Monthly performance to end of April 2021 FTSE 100 (UK) +3.8%...

Richard Hitchell

Apr 26, 20213 min read

Richard Hitchell achieves the SOLLA Later Life Adviser Accreditation (LLAA)

We are very pleased to announce that Richard gained LLAA accreditation last week (22nd April 2021). Becoming accredited provides...

Monday Investment Club Podcast - 26th April

Richard Hitchell

Apr 25, 20211 min read

Monday Investment Club Podcast - 26th April

A weekly podcast hosted by Rohit Vaswani, Client Portfolio Manager at Omnis Investments, to discuss key themes impacting investors in the...

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