News & Updates
In our News & Updates section, we’ll keep you informed about what is happening at MeDirect Group. Through this section we also publish weekly market updates provided by well-established fund houses and other interesting financial reads. Make sure to visit often to keep yourself up to date.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
It has now been over four weeks since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine, and there are very few signs that the conflict will be coming to an end soon. But, it still feels like hope is a big driving factor behind relative equity market strength despite the clear headwinds.
BlackRock Commentary: Energy shock, Fed spur new outlook
The tragic war in Ukraine has resulted in a global energy shock. We see this increasing inflation, pressuring consumers and hurting growth, especially in Europe. The Fed has started to talk tough on inflation and has projected a large increase in rates.
IZI Finance p.l.c. – New Bond issue
MeDirect will be accepting applications for the €30,000,000 IZI Finance p.l.c. 4.25% unsecured Bonds 2029.
Mercury Projects Finance p.l.c. – New Bond issue
MeDirect will be accepting applications for the €50,000,000 Mercury Projects Finance p.l.c. 4.3% secured Bonds 2032.
BlackRock Commentary: Tough Fed talk on inflation, little bite
The Fed last week signaled a large and rapid increase in its policy rate over the next two years and struck a surprisingly hawkish tone, indicating it’s ready to go beyond normalizing to try to tame inflation.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
Despite the overall strength last week, stock markets were really at the mercy of the headlines tied to Ukraine, which flip-flopped from one day to the next on the progress of peace talks.
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