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Quarterly economic lens - January 2025

The Home of the Brave

Today sees the swearing in of Donald Trump as the 47th US president. It is an odd American tradition that the inauguration takes place more than two months after the election, resulting in an awkward interregnum during which outgoing president Joe Biden was in office but not really in power. It could’ve been worse, however.

EM insights to elevate your 2025 investment advice

The first few weeks of the New Year offer numerous opportunities to get up to speed with the investment themes and trends that will potentially drive financial markets over the coming one- to three-years.

There’s an emerging trend in home financing for irregular earners

It's not easy to get a mortgage on your dream home if you're not employed full time and earning a fixed salary. Freelancers, those working on commission or sourcing their income from gigs, and many other independent earners, often find themselves facing a brick wall when applying for a home loan from banks.