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Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Lexi Herriott, Investment Analyst, discuss the US inflation figures for August, the ongoing concern of higher prices from tariffs, and how the market reaction has impacted multi-asset investors. #Inflation #InterestRates #USEconomy…

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Do you avoid talking about money? Whatever the reason, honest conversations about your finances matter. In our expert guide, we explore the barriers you may experience, the steps you can take to overcome them and how to talk about your finances with your loved ones. Link in…

Join Portfolio Manager George Bell and Investment Analyst Sam Elliott as they discuss why 30-year UK Gilt yields hit a 28-year high this week and why it matters, along with an update on the health of the US jobs market and interest rate expectations. #UKEconomy #BankOfEngland…

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the upcoming US jobs data and the impact it may have on the all but guaranteed interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Should the data be weak, expectations are for a- 0.5%-pts cut rather than a -0.25%-pts cut, stronger data may…

Investment Directors Sebastian Mackay and Paul Durrans discuss Nvidia’s Q2 results, which beat expectations for earnings and revenue. They also cover the market reaction to President Trump’s attempted dismissal of a Federal Reserve board member and France calling a no-confidence…

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Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discusses the latest developments from the Federal Reserve which saw global equities rally on Friday. Paul discusses the market moves but also the challenges the Federal Reserve still faces in the weeks ahead. Furthermore, the US tech sector is…

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, discuss the increasing UK inflation and the challenges it presents to the Bank of England on their interest rate cut trajectory. #InterestRates #Inflation #BankOfEngland #UKEconomy

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the upcoming UK inflation data due on Wednesday, and with UK CPI currently the highest across the G7, the Bank of England must revise its interest rate projections. #Inflation #InterestRates #BankOfEngland #UKEconomy #MorningMarkets

This week George Bell, Portfolio Manager and Joe Forward, Senior Investment Analyst discuss the bounce back in the markets after another series of tariffs laid out by Donald Trump. In addition they dive into the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates down 0.25% to 4.0%.…

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Sam Elliot, Investment Analyst, discuss the US jobs data and how it factors in to the trajectory of US interest rates, with the Federal Reserve favouring a more cautious approach, and President Trump wanting to be more aggressive.…

George Bell, Portfolio Manager, discusses the major US trade deal with Europe, the investment it includes into US infrastructure, and the broader market reaction following other major trade agreements. #TruePotential #MorningMarkets #Investing #EquityMarket #Tariffs…

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the driving factors behind the all-time highs we have seen in the FTSE 100, S&P 500, and the NASDAQ, and why that continues to benefit the True Potential Portfolios. #TruePotential #MorningMarkets #Investing #NASDAQ #StockMarket

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, take focus on the UK this week and discuss the surprising inflation data which came in above expectations. This data puts the Bank of England in a difficult position when trying to justify addition interest…

Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, discusses the UK’s surprise inflation figure which came in at 3.6%, and how this is inhibiting the Bank of England’s capacity to cut interest rates. Across the Atlantic, US inflation figures came in yesterday at just below 3%, President…

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discusses the escalating tariff rhetoric from President Trump as the EU and Mexico now face 30% tariffs if no trade agreement is reached by August 1st. As we look to the week ahead, key economic data such as the US inflation report will be the…

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Sam Elliot, Investment Analyst, discuss the extension of President Trump’s tariff deadline, as well as the letters sent to countries stating new tariff rates should no agreement be reached before August 1st. They also cover the market…

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the current state of the UK’s fiscal predicament and the position Chancellor Rachel Reeves finds herself in as she meets resistance from Labour MPs in her efforts to restore public finances. Regardless of sticky inflation, around 3%,…

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discusses the major legislative victory for President Trump with the passing of the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ and what that could mean in the short and long term for the US economy. This week however, investor attention will be focused on tariffs, as…