The market bonkers? Don't you believe it, guv!

Article Abstract:

The UK stock market seems to be reacting very calmly to all the measures planned or already introduced by Chancellor Gordon Brown. This is partly because markets had been expecting an election victory by the Labour party for some time before it actually happened. The new government has shown itself willing to pursue broadly the same macro-economic policies as the previous administration, and is not likely to introduce any surprise measures. Technical factors have actually been responsible for much of the activity in the stock market since Brown's Budget.

Economic policy, Brown, Gordon (British politician)

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Home truths for investors

Article Abstract:

A stock market slump has become a quite regular occurrence in Oct. Investors cannot predict how stock markets will behave at any specific time, but a number of general trends can be identified. Over long timescales, equities have been a very good investment, and it is generally worthwhile purchasing on the dips, when bargains are available. Equities generally recover very well when slumps do occur. Research indicates that, over time, equities generally achieve a rate of return of around 7% or 8% real per year.

United Kingdom, Strategy & planning, Personal Investing, Personal finance, Investments

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In the end, it's the little guy who matters

Article Abstract:

The UK Stock Exchange's Sets order-driven trading system has created significant practical problems. Indeed, many traders are abandoning it, preferring to deal directly with market makers or to use the old quote driven system. The main difficulty is that prices are not reliable. This brings particular disadvantages to small investors. The FTSE 100 has fluctuated wildly since Sets was implemented, mainly because of rogue trades, which usually take place at the beginning or end of the day.

London Stock Exchange PLC

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