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.
MeDirect revamps for a better customer experience
MeDirect Bank has revamped its brand with a promise of a better customer experience. As part of this new brand positioning, MeDirect aims to bridge the gaps between the old and new models of the banking sector.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
Global equity markets closed out another bruising quarter last week, as global recessionary fears gripped investor sentiment. Macro data point to slowdowns in global growth and investors now have their sights on the upcoming second-quarter (Q2) earnings season for some indications around the robustness of companies as we head into the second half of the year.
BlackRock Commentary: Outlook Forum debates new regime
Global growth and inflation concerns are keeping investors up at night. Poor activity data reinforced slowdown fears, resulting in falling yields and rising stocks last week. Persistent UK inflation caused worries of overtightening.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
Last week’s rally was a welcome relief for equity investors, but questions remain as to the reasons for the move. It seems likely that the market bounce was also driven by some month- and quarter-end positioning from oversold levels, but hopes rose that we could be approaching peak inflation thanks to declines in commodity prices.
BlackRock Commentary: Central bank blitz to hit growth
A flurry of central bank moves last week has revealed that many are ignoring the crushing effect this will have on growth. This dynamic raises serious growth risks, and we now see the U.S. restart of economic activity stalling over the coming quarter.
Notes from the Trading Desk – Franklin Templeton
Last week proved a bruising experience for global financial markets as several central banks raised interest rates and indicated the policy path ahead appears to be one of further tightening.
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