True Potential Morning Markets

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Joe Forward, Investment Analyst, discuss the recent US labour report and how that could be a gauge for the economy and the decisions for the Federal Reserve. They also discuss European inflation figures, as well as the recent jump in Meta stock which jumped 10% this week.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses cooling inflation pressures, as global oil prices return to pre US - Iran conflict levels, but will businesses begin to reflect this in their survey data as we move into a new quarter? Also, with this inflationary pressure easing, will central banks be able to look past the short term disruption and avoid interest rate hikes moving forward?

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Amanda Whitecross, Investment Director, discuss the current UK market climate, a look into oil prices and the extension of the peace deal, and a broader look at technology stocks with a focus on AI.

Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, recaps the economic impacts of last week's peace deal between the US and Iran and looks ahead to UK politics, which are coming into focus, with the expected succession of Andy Burnham as the new Labour leader becoming more likely.

George Bell, Investment Director, and Harry Southren, Investment Analyst, discuss Trump’s peace deal, and it’s economic impacts on oil prices, bond yields and the stock market, as well as the current challenges central banks face in navigating inflationary pressures, and deciding the path of the interest rate policy.

How have the markets reacted to the pending US Iran war resolution? Our Portfolio Manager, Matt Henderson takes a look at Global Equity markets following the news, and also analyses the key events driving markets this week. What could this mean for your money? Stay tuned to find out.

This week Investment Directors Paul Durrans and Sebastian Mackay discuss the largest IPO ever launched with Elon Musks's SpaceX, the strength of the US economy and the tech market sell-off. 

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the correction in US technology stocks from last week and its affects in wider markets, as well as a look ahead to US inflation figures and the expectations from the Federal Reserve on the path of interest rates.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, and Harry Southren, Investment Analyst, discuss the ongoing market effects of the US conflict with Iran, corporate earnings, which are being driven by expanding investment in AI related industries, as well as the latest US labour report which surprised to the upside in jobs added to the economy.

Kevin Kidney, Investment Director, discusses AI driven equity returns, its affect the bond market, and the central bank interest rate hike expectations for this month.

George Bell, Investment Director, and Anna Sewell, Investment Analyst, discuss the momentum in markets, driven by AI and technology, rising inflation concerns for central banks, and solid earnings results.

Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, discusses the economic response to a fall in oil prices, the path of interest rates into the summer, and the strength of equity markets propelled by AI.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Senior Product Specialist, Michael Thomson, discuss Asset Risk Consultants and their role in providing independent and objective data in assessing portfolio performance.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, brings the focus to UK inflation, and how the bond market could signify a high likelihood of rising inflation, as well as UK jobs data and the political backdrop presenting a challenge for the Bank of England.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Lexi Herriott, Investment Analyst, discuss strong corporate earnings, the expectations of interest rate hikes from central banks and how exposed the UK is to elevated energy prices.

George Bell, Investment Director, discusses equity market moves, corporate earnings supported by AI-related sectors, the health of the US consumers, and a look ahead to key US inflation data this week.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discuss strong corporate earnings, the persisting upside risks to inflation, and the constructive backdrop for multi-asset portfolios

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the deteriorating ceasefire between the US and Iran, the likely trajectory of central bank interest rate policy, and the continued AI investment which is driving market sentiment.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, discuss the new highs in oil prices and its affects on both equity and bond markets. They also cover the interest rate decisions form the Federal Reserve and Bank of England, as well as a look at US corporate earnings which saw results from big tech companies such as Amazon, Alphabet and Meta.

As optimism returns to the markets following the US and Iran ceasefire, our Investment Director, Kevin Kidney, analyses the reasoning behind the equity market positivity, and previews the week ahead.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, and George Bell, Investment Director take a look back at a positive week for international equity markets as there was a rally following the news of a ceasefire between the US and Iran. With the reduced concern around the supply of energy, what does this mean for your money?

This Morning Markets update with our Investment Director, Paul Durrans analyses how global equities have rebounded despite renewed Middle East tensions and disruption risks around the Strait of Hormuz. We will also look at how oil has moved back above $100 and how inflation pressures are back in focus, just as earnings season begins.

Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, and Lexi Herriot, Investment Analyst, discuss the ceasefire between the US and Iran, the positive impact on equity markets and the receding expectations of interest rate hikes in the bond market.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discusses the cautious optimism in markets, as shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz shows signs of improvement. As President Trump issues further ultimatums to Iran, it’s unclear whether sentiment will remain positive, but global equities and bond markets posted positive over last week.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and George Bell, Investment Director, discuss the economic disruption from the US-Iran conflict, President Trump’s announcement, which may signal an end in the near future, and the political will from US leaders to cap the inflationary push.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, discusses the policy response to rising oil prices as the conflict between the US and Iran continues, as well as the affects on inflation and the path of interest rates.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, discuss the ongoing global economic consequences of the middle-east conflict that continues to to create uncertainty in markets.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, covers the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran and how mixed messages from President Trump is creating political uncertainty and a challenge for markets and central banks.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Lexi Herriott, Investment Analyst, discuss the asset class moves, inflationary consequences of the ongoing conflict between the US and Iran, and how US and UK Central Banks are reacting to it.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the path of inflation, the upcoming major central bank meetings, and if the events unfolding in the middle-east could affect interest rate trajectories for the US, UK, and Europe.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Joe Forward, Investment Analyst, discuss the economic consequences of higher oil prices, highlighting the sharp contrast for the UK and US, should the ongoing conflict in the Middle-East persist. They also look at impact of this week's UK and US economic data on financial markets.

Oil prices have surged this morning due to the events occurring in the US' war in Iran. Our Head of Investments, Kevin Kidney takes a look at the impact of those events on the asset markets, and analyses wat that means for your money.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discuss the spike in oil prices following the escalating conflict between the US and Iran, as well as the impact on equity markets. They also explore the broad strength of corporate profitability and how this is translating into portfolio performance.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discusses the escalating conflict in the middle-east and how it is affecting equities, energy prices, and safe haven assets.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Faye Graham, Investment Analyst, discuss Nvidia’s Q4 results which exceeded both the markets and the company’s own expectations. There is also earnings results from Salesforce, Rolls Royce as well as US Labour market data. #investing #nvidia #salesforce #useconomy #rollsroyce

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the US Supreme Court's decision to rule against Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs, which saw a positive response from equity markets. However, with escalating tensions between the US and Iran, market volatility is expected to persist, with oil prices up 6% in the last week.

This week saw UK unemployment data come in higher than expected, yet UK equities have remained steadfast. What will this mean for the Bank of England’s interest rate decision next month? Our Investment Director, Kevin Kidney and Trainee Investment Analyst, Lexi Herriot discuss.

George Bell, Investment Director, recaps on markets so far this year and points to the key data prints to look out for in the week ahead. This includes UK labour data, German Inflation Data, Corporate earnings and the Minutes from the latest meeting of the Federal Reserve. 

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Sam Elliot, Portfolio Manager, discuss the strong month for US jobs, the UK’s GDP which came in lower than expected, and strength of returns from Emerging Markets and Japanese equities.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses Japan, and the new all-time highs in Japanese equities after the landslide victory for Prime Minister Takaichi in parliament. This allows the party to move ahead with there growth positive fiscal plans which has seen an uplift in wider global stock markets.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, is joined by Investment Analyst, Harry Southren, to discuss the recent economic data, that points to stronger growth for the US and UK ahead, as well as the Bank of England’s decision to hold interest rates. The team also cover the recent volatility in precious metals which has seen Silver down 12% this week.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the recent volatility in commodities, the upcoming US jobs data, which is expected to confirm the trend of weak growth we have seen over the last six months, and the trajectory of interest rate policy in the US and UK.

Paul Durrans and George Bell, Investment Directors, discuss the ongoing US earnings season with a particular focus on the Tech heavyweights. In addition, they discuss the global equity performance as well as the Federal Reserve’s decision to leave interest rates unchanged.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, discusses the rise in gold prices in light of geopolitical uncertainty, Trump’s effect on global equity markets following his proposed acquisition of Greenland, as well as the upcoming earnings announcement from major US tech companies.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, is joined by Investment Analyst, Lexi Herriott, to discuss the recent volatility in global equities after President Trump’s announcement that the US plans to acquire Greenland. They also shed some light on the volatility within the Japanese bond market as well as discuss the latest UK inflation and labour market data.

Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, discusses the impressive performance of precious metals in the market and the driving factors behind it, as well as the positive surprise for UK growth data, and the ongoing earnings season results.

Joe Forward and Anna Sewell, Investment Analysts, discuss the Federal Reserve’s road to further interest rate cuts in the US, the UK’s recent GDP print, and the first reports from earnings season.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses what is driving stock markets, the complexity US jobs market data presents, as well as a look ahead to US inflation data and the UK’s GDP print for November.

Paul Durrans and George Bell, Investment Directors, discuss the strong start to global equities in the first week of the year, the surge in US productivity and why US interest rate cuts near-term are unlikely.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses disinflation trends across major markets, US jobs growth figures and interest rate trajectories, as well as the return to normality for US data after the disruption of the government shutdown.