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[ad_1] Investing.com — As Donald Trump begins his second term as President, Citi analysts have outlined a complex and uncertain outlook for the U.S. economy and global markets in 2025.  While the U.S. economy remains robust, Trump’s policies could introduce a mix of favorable and adverse shocks, Citi said in its note this week. The U.S. economy, already the best-performing among major developed markets, has been buoyed by strong consumer resilience and a robust corporate sector.  However, Citi notes that Trump’s agenda, including potential tariff hikes, extended tax cuts, deregulation, and immigration curbs, could create new uncertainties.  “Our expectations for Trump’s…

[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images One of the attractions of investing through a Stocks and Shares ISA is the ability to pile up dividend income tax-free. Here is how an investor could use an ISA to target annual dividend income of over a thousand pounds. Please note that tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each client and may be subject to change in future. The content in this article is provided for information purposes only. It is not intended to be, neither does it constitute, any form of tax advice. Readers are responsible for carrying out their own…

[ad_1] Investing.com — U.S. President Donald Trump didn’t unleash tariffs on ‘day one’ as many had feared, but Barclays (LON:) warns that markets shouldn’t get complacent for too long, and singles out Apr. 1 as a key date to watch for changes to tariff policy, citing clues from the ‘America First Trade Policy’ presidential memorandum.  “President Trump did not impose tariffs on day one. Instead, he issued a presidential memorandum entitled ‘America First Trade Policy,'” Barclays said in a note. “Investors should read the memorandum as a blueprint for what to expect next on tariffs.” The memorandum directs certain departments and agencies to…

[ad_1] Image source: Vodafone Group plc The Vodafone (LSE: VOD) share price has been on a steady decline since September last year (2024), after what seemed like a promising recovery earlier in the year. Things were looking quite good in the first three quarters, with the share price up 10% year-to-date. Then it all turned south, now down 13.5% since the 52-week high of 80p. The decline, partly the result of a weakening UK economy, was exacerbated by a dividend cut announced for 2025. It’s all part of CEO Margherita Della Valle’s plans to cut costs and revive the company’s…

[ad_1] Investing.com — Despite enduring political and economic challenges Mexico’s equity market represents a compelling opportunity for long-term investors due to significant undervaluation relative to global peers and historical benchmarks. The Mexican peso has depreciated over 20% since mid-2024, driven by political uncertainties under President Claudia Sheinbaum’s administration and heightened trade tensions with the re-elected U.S. President Donald Trump. These factors have led to a risk premium for Mexican assets, further depressing valuations in the country’s stock market. According to Barclays (LON:), the valuation gap between Mexican equities and other emerging market indices offers a unique entry point. While political and…

[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images Since the launch of ChatGPT at the end of 2022, the S&P 500 has been on a tear. With every other stock market, including the FTSE 100, left behind, Wall Street analysts expect 2025 to be another stellar year for the US. I, though, believe 2025 is likely to be a much tougher year for US index investors. Concentration of stocks One of the biggest risks for the S&P 500 in 2025 and beyond is extreme concentration. A few years ago, it was the FAANG stocks that were the darlings of the market. Today, it’s…

[ad_1] By Maayan Lubell, Nidal al-Mughrabi and Dawoud Abu Alkas JERUSALEM/CAIRO/GAZA (Reuters) -The Palestinian militant movement Hamas is expected to release four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday in exchange for a group of Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the 15-month-old war in Gaza. Dozens of masked and armed Hamas and fellow Islamic Jihad militants gathered at a square in Gaza City, where a podium was set up, as a crowd of Palestinians gathered round. A banner hanging off the stage read in Hebrew “Zionism will not prevail.” A team from the International Committee of the Red…

[ad_1] Palestinian Hamas militants gather during a handover of hostages kidnapped during the Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel by Hamas, to members of the International Committee of the Red Cross as part of a ceasefire and a hostages-prisoners swap deal between Hamas and Israel, in Gaza City, on Jan. 19, 2025.Dawoud Abu Alkas | ReutersThe Palestinian militant movement Hamas is expected to release four female Israeli soldiers on Saturday in exchange for a group of Palestinian prisoners under a ceasefire agreement aimed at ending the 15-month-old war in Gaza.The four soldiers – Karina Ariev, Daniela Gilboa, Naama Levy and…

[ad_1] Trump changed the market narrative on trade policy this week, easing fears that have weighed on investors.The president has shifted investors’ focus to his pro-growth agenda. A flurry of executive actions and announcements helped lift the S&P 500 to fresh records.President Donald Trump flipped the script on one of the market’s biggest worries about his presidency this week — his plan to levy steep tariffs on imports— and it’s sent stocks climbing to new records as concerns about trade policy fade for the time being.The week’s developments represent a considerable shift in the market narrative, as traders have fretted…

[ad_1] Image source: Getty Images The ISA is an excellent vehicle for building wealth and then generating a tax-free passive income. And this is something I plan to use to the fullest extent. But using an ISA to generate £10,000 per month or £120,000 a year sounds hard, right? In the current market — given that an average 5% dividend yield is very achievable — this passive income target could be reached with £2.4m invested in stocks and shares. That’s a lot of money. But it may surprise many investors to know that it’s also achievable. In fact, with 4,850…