Bond reviews: Maritime sector
The untapped potential of capital markets in supporting Malta’s long-term maritime ambitions
The effect of the rise in minimum wages on average wage growth
As announced in Budget 2024, the national minimum wage is set to rise during the period 2024-2026
New year, new opportunities
Dynamic markets in 2023 present ample investment opportunities in 2024
Positive returns for MGS investors in 2023
The timing and sizes of interest rate cuts during the course of 2024 is still uncertain
The year ahead for local equities
Investors need to think ahead and evaluate any necessary options in a timely manner
A surprising end to a volatile year
For equity markets, 2023 can possibly best be described as a stock market rally that was very much unexpected
Consistently strong performance from PG plc
The debt-free balance sheet and consistently growing level of profits enables the group to expand beyond its current three operating ...
The path towards a digital euro – so close and yet so far
A well-regulated, digital version of the euro has enough benefits to warrant its adoption sooner, rather than later
Year-end rally for Malta Government Stocks
The attention now shifts to central banks this week with their final policy decisions of the year
Easing of bond market issuance as yields rise
While the local bond market has registered strong growth since 2019, there is a clear opportunity to accelerate this growth
Initial predictions for 2024
While the outlook is unclear, indications show the threat of inflation is passing quicker than central banks suggest
The existence of pricing anomalies and the potential for share buybacks
Trading activity on the Malta Stock Exchange has dropped to very anaemic levels over recent years
Banking sector likely to continue to dominate headlines in months ahead
The high interest rate environment has left a very positive impact on BOV and HSBC
Market round-up: October to Early November 2023
The onset of November offered some much welcome respite from the sell-off of global equities which continued into October
Household finance and consumption survey allows for cross countries comparisons
Triennial survey focuses on various aspects of all resident households’ finances from wealth and income to employment and consumption
A closer look at Government finances
The large majority of Government debt is held by local institutions and private investors