As we navigate through the intricate tapestry of global financial markets, the astute gaze of experts unveils a panorama of potential trajectories for the remainder of 2024. How do you feel about the future? Investment forecasting is never easy, in the short-term.

Firstly, the spectre of geopolitical tensions looms large, casting its shadow over the delicate balance of international trade and diplomacy. With geopolitical flashpoints simmering across regions, from the geopolitical rivalry between major powers to regional conflicts, the ripple effects on financial markets remain palpable. The prudent investor, and indeed retirement planners, must heed the nuances of these geopolitical dynamics, anticipating their repercussions on asset valuations and market sentiment. Your investment strategy and asset allocation should always be cognisant of whether you are in the accumulation phase or the drawdown stage.

Furthermore, the intricate dance of monetary policy orchestrated by central banks unveils another layer of complexity. As inflationary pressures ebb and flow, central bankers face the delicate task of calibrating interest rates to strike a harmonious equilibrium between price stability and economic growth in a world of almost full-employment. Against the backdrop of evolving macroeconomic indicators, the ECB, the Federal Reserve and indeed Central banks globally wield their monetary instruments with precision, eliciting reactions from market participants. Money supply and interest rates are the key variables. The Bank of Japan raised interest rates this month, ending the country's historic era of negative interest rates. Japan's central bank decided to increase short-term interest rates to 0-0.1%. Turkey's central bank recently raised its key interest rate from 45% to 50%, citing the continuing need to counter climbing inflation in the country.

Closer to home, and of more relevance to you, we have interest rates north of 3.9% free available with liquidity to our trusted client base.

The technological frontier, specifically the era of AI continues to shape the contours of the financial landscape, heralding both disruption and opportunity. From the transformative potential of blockchain technology to the proliferation of artificial intelligence in algorithmic trading, technological innovations reshape the modus operandi of financial markets, presenting novel avenues for investment and risk management. More on this topic in the near future.

In conclusion, here is wishing you all a very please Easter break, and it is worth reflecting on historic investment performance for the tried and tested approach that removes speculation:

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