Blue monday 2023

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Just another blue Monday (Financial Times)

It will be a busy run of data from China, the UK and the US this week including inflation figures, retail sales and the Fed's Beige Book on the economic outlook ...

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Blue Monday 2023: 7 Norfolk experts share tips to help (Eastern Daily Press)

Eastern Daily Press: “So, this year why not focus on bringing positive habits into your life and allow those negative habits to just drift away naturally? “ ...

“The word ‘resolution’ seems so daunting and final. “Habits are best formed when it fits with your life, so find markers in your day to remind you to take your snacks. “There is a great term used in British mountaineering which is ‘type two fun’. “Over the years this has changed for me personally, whether it be running, cold dips, weight training or studying. “If your body can do what you're asking it to do, chances are, it's healthy. “Wellness snacks can be anything from physical exercise to mindful breathing or meditation, anything that helps you feel good. You’ll gradually find the activity becomes more about the community, and less about exercise. In which case you know you’ve made it - this goal is a habit! If you don’t like it, or it feels like work, you probably won’t do it. “‘Towards’ motivation works by focusing on a clear and positive goal and, just like sat nav, no matter how many times you take a wrong turn (as you inevitably will), it will just recalibrate until you’re back on track. You jump out of the way! There is no focus on a clear goal.

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Blue Monday 2023: which investments could leave you unhappy this ... (IFA Magazine)

With the cost of raising external capital increasing, due to higher interest rates and lower equity valuations, companies that cannot self-fund growth are ...

Passive investments greatly benefited from the low interest rate environment and subsequent bull market of the past 13 years, which lent wings to often profitless, speculative ‘concept’ stocks. The expectation global growth will slow materially over the coming years also poses a considerable threat to the outlook for corporate earnings. We are confident these businesses will maintain healthy dividends and dividend cover, which will underpin our yield target of 4% over the long term. Many flocked to oil and mining stocks, where dividends soared, in search of a short-term fix. This often comes at the expense of less profitable peers, that are forced to cut their expenditure in a downturn. Naturally, investors are carefully considering which assets and investment styles will perform best this year – and which could pose further pain.

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