Ed Perks

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 05: People walk by the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on July 05, 2024 in New York City. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday that U.S. employers added 206,000 jobs in June, more than expected and slightly below the revised 218,000 added in May.   Spencer Platt/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by SPENCER PLATT / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)
WEALTH & INVESTING

Inflation, labour markets and the Fed: uncovering income opportunities

BEFORE delving into income opportunities, it is crucial to address the current state of inflation, as it remains a central focus for...

Equities have remained resilient but restrictive monetary policy may impact corporate revenues going forward.
WEALTH & INVESTING

Attractive income opportunities for uncertain markets

In a turnaround from last year, there is renewed interest in the fixed income asset class as yields have risen

While parts of the stock market have fared well during the first quarter of 2023, the writer believes there are more existing headwinds than tailwinds for equities, and the economic background remains uncertain.
WEALTH & INVESTING

A continued focus on fixed income versus equities 

The markets are offering good opportunities to diversify right now

Locking in attractive yields through duration is the best way to achieve income goals, says the writer.
WEALTH & INVESTING

Harnessing the power of duration

THE investment landscape now is very different to 12 months ago, when there really was no alternative to equities, and investors were...