August saw an increased divergence between Japan and the Eurozone, and the US and UK. This will be reflected by the monetary policy stance of central banks in the coming months.
July marked the start of the third quarter of the year and, despite fears of an escalation in political tension, markets have remained very resilient. The FTSE All-World index has risen by approximately 1% this month and both US and UK markets have experienced modest growth.
Throughout May, most asset classes experienced a welcome reduction in volatility.
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April marked the start of the second quarter of 2014, however the sluggish performance of markets so far this year continued.
The end of the tax year offers a natural opportunity for individuals to take stock of their financial position and make plans for the coming years.
One way to improve tax efficiency is through careful planning and use of allowances.
The tax year end offers a good chance to review investments and conduct a spring clean of any portfolios with careful consideration placed upon the following points.
As with investments, it is important to review your pension contributions before the end of each tax year to ensure you make the most of your allowance.
Strong economic growth in 2013 represented perhaps the first genuine signs of a worldwide recovery since the major set-backs in 2008.
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