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Riding out the rollercoaster of investor emotions

A big year for local and global elections – what this means for investors

This year, more than 20% of the world’s populations will be going to the polls, as over 40 major elections will be held in 2024 – including our own national elections happening this week.

In search of Goldilocks

Over the past 15 years, the idea of a ‘Goldilocks’ global economy – not too hot, not too cold – has been on investors’ radar screens. In this environment, there is enough economic growth to keep company earnings ticking over, but there is no overheating that results in elevated inflation, forcing central banks to hike rates.

Five investment principles the wealthy rely on to stay rich through turbulent times

Intensifying geopolitical clashes and the prospect of higher-for-longer interest rates have resulted in up-and-down swings in bonds and equities. Creating an ongoing uncertainty about the future—together, a well-known recipe for making bad investment decisions.