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01/03/2024 By Jeremy Batstone-Carr, European Strategist, Raymond James UK ‘Oh, I have slipped the surly bonds of earth, and danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings’ John Gillespie Magee Jr. Is this the best start to any year for stock markets...
29/02/2024 Through fiscal year 2023, we maintained focus on people, environmental, social and governance opportunities as we sought to build a more sustainable future for clients, associates, wealth managers and the communities we serve. Learn more...
23/02/2024 Key Takeaways Stocks have continued to leap higher Bonds still have not recovered from their losses Economic growth has not skipped a beat We’re having another leap year! This year, February will include another day – the ‘bonus’ day...
16/02/2024 How to be more resilient in the face of defeat. Have you ever experienced that feeling of dread that washes over you when you fail at something? It’s not uncommon. In fact, it’s natural. Our body reacts to all … Emerge stronger...
16/02/2024 Key Takeaways Perception versus reality remains a challenge for Biden Fed policymakers are not influenced by politics The equity market endures regardless of who is in office Ready for the long holiday weekend? The origins of Presidents...
14/02/2024 Love and money can be complicated. Here’s how to deal with finances before, during and – if needed – after marriage. How often do you and your partner reach a mutually agreeable choice when it comes to your wealth … A guide to...
05/01/2024 The latest edition of Investment Strategy Quarterly is available to download. Featured in this issue: 2024 US and UK Economic Outlook: Prepare for Landing A Desynchronising World: Slowing Growth, Decelerating Inflation, Policy Easing...
09/02/2024 Key Takeaways MVP award goes to Mega-cap tech Consumer remains the ‘play caller’ of the economy China a ‘turnover’ for company profits Ready for Game Day? This weekend over 200 million fans are expected to tune in to watch …...
07/02/2024 Do’s and don’ts of starting a business with your spouse How to make your dreams come true and avoid any nightmares. Thinking about starting a business with your other half? It sounds like a good idea when you’re sitting … Do’s and...
02/02/2024 Key Takeaways The Fed is unlikely to cut rates in March Tech-related sectors can continue to outperform Early signs point to a Trump-Biden rematch Happy Groundhog Day! Every year on February 2, people gather to see if Punxsutawney Phil...
01/02/2024 By Jeremy Batstone-Carr, European Strategist, Raymond James UK It might strike readers as odd, or at the very least premature, that in the midst of a dark and tempestuous mid-winter thoughts might already be turning to a brighter spring...
05/01/2024 Key Takeaways A U.S. recession will likely be the mildest in history Fed rate cuts are on the horizon in 2024 Small caps are a ‘dive’ worth considering Want to know what’s ‘cooking’ in the financial markets in 2024? … What will be...
29/12/2023 Key Takeaways Inflation is receding faster than expected A soft landing would support better earnings growth Lower mortgage rates can help ‘unfreeze’ the housing market Happy New Year! At the end of every year, we give our twelve wishes...
15/12/2023 Key Takeaways The probability of a soft landing has increased The trend in bond yields remains lower Mild recession will keep earnings growth subdued Happy National Ugly Christmas Sweater Day! This hilarious tradition is one of my...
14/12/2023 The computer program that talks back is taking over. Netflix built a subscriber base of 1 million users in a mere 3.5 years following its launch, says statistics portal Statista. Twitter scored its first million tweeters in a snappy...
12/12/2023 How Kelly Rindock has made her own way in the family business. With a master’s degree in psychology, Kelly Rindock started her career as a family therapist. But she soon realised she had a hard time separating her work … A family...
