Are we there yet? Have we reached the bottom? After the extraordinary fall in values, a base seems to have been reached. Stock markets have stabilised with minor swings in both directions. This is most likely a “U” shaped recovery with no dramatic surge in values at the present time. Upwards growth will occur just […]
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Finance and financial blogs from Malcolm Kilminster and The Kilminster Practice Ltd. Bristol-based financial planner, researcher and consultant.
Further to the Stock Markets rise and fall
Where to invest? Appalling stock market falls yesterday beg the question, what are our investment choices? I have concluded that with the two exceptions of purchasing a residential property or holding cash, shares, despite these falls, remain the way forward. The alternatives Cheap money. Central banks are likely to release more money to stimulate the […]
Business as usual
Business as usual at The Kilminster Practice Just to advise you that our business is open and will remain open throughout this crisis. Our daily work, in the main, can be completed without the need to contradict the rules so, for us, it is business as usual. Our priority is to continue to monitor, […]
Keeping calm in the midst of a crisis
Last week was probably the toughest week experienced in stock markets since 1987 and this week is likely to result in further falls. The fear that the Coronavirus could result in many people dying and many more being isolated has led to stockbrokers concluding that “business as usual”, at present, is either improbable or impossible. […]
Update to stock markets
Update to stock markets 12th March @ 10am The US travel ban has sparked panic and share prices in Europe and the Far East have fallen again. The US stock market will almost certainly open down again today as well. Oil prices have also fallen and we cannot be certain which way the market will […]
Investment Update March 2020
An investment update as of 2nd March 2020 Last week’s fall in share values was promoted by global concerns over the impact of Coronavirus. Originating in China the Chinese have taken drastic measures to contain the virus. This includes shutting down businesses to avoid cross-contamination. As China is the world’s second-largest economy this has […]
Coronavirus the effect on investments
Stock market update, the effect on investments This is the third day that the stock market has fallen and this can be the cause of considerable concern, so we are writing to confirm our views on this. The recent falls will be reversed once the almost global panic over Coronavirus has eased. Statistically, the number […]
Brexit…Now the real work begins!
Now the real work begins… Our take on our role in the world as we leave Europe. The European Union exit negotiations. We are blessed with great clients, and one of them kindly forwarded a video clip of a German politician speaking to the EU in Brussels explaining that the UK leaving the EU […]
The BJ effect
The BJ effect and the prospects for successful investing in 2020 Firstly, we wish you a peaceful and prosperous New Year. After three and a half years of parliamentary stalemate, we suddenly have a clear direction of travel for the UK. It is our view that many of us will be surprised at just how […]