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.
BlackRock Commentary: U.S. assets still core to portfolios
Despite recent volatility and a Moody’s downgrade, U.S. stocks have rebounded, and BlackRock continue to view U.S. assets as core to portfolios—though heightened uncertainty limits conviction in any single long-term scenario.
Epic Investment Partners Views: The Week Ahead
Markets were buoyed by easing US-China tensions and soft US inflation data last week, though Moody’s US credit downgrade and weak retail sales unsettled sentiment; this week brings Eurozone CPI, UK inflation, and a wave of central bank commentary alongside global economic forums and key housing and PMI data.
EPIC Global Equity Fund Thoughts – Warren Buffett’s lasting influence: a fund manager’s journey
Malcolm Schembri – Fund Manager, of EPIC Global Equity Fund reflects on how Warren Buffett’s timeless principles—focusing on quality businesses, decentralised leadership, and long-term thinking—have shaped his investment philosophy and guided both successes and mistakes throughout his career.
The rise of online influencers who offer investment advice
The internet is a great source of information on investing, but online influencers might not have the qualifications or ethical standards required to be reliable sources of investment advice.
BlackRock Commentary: Still selective as trade conflict cools
The U.S.-China trade deal marks a significant de-escalation, reinforces that hard economic constraints are shaping policy, and suggests limited long-term growth impact from tariffs—keeping Blackrock risk-on while selectively watching earnings.
AI and Ransomware: a growing threat
Cybercriminals are using artificial intelligence to enhance their ransomware attacks. This means the public has to be ever more vigilant in protecting devices and information.
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