In this Investment Strategy Quarterly, we look at the continuing impact of the Iran conflict, the outlook for the UK, economic growth in the US, and the resilience of the S&P 500. Plus, how political and geopolitical landscapes remain the key drivers of policy uncertainty.
In this edition of Monthly Market Commentary, our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, examines the continued Persian Gulf conflict and its impact on energy supplies, price pressures, and how pessimism in the bond markets contrasts with optimism in the stock market.
In this edition of Monthly Market Commentary, our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, examines key economic and geopolitical points from the last few weeks, takes a look at recent stock market highs, plus grounds for cautious optimism.
In this Investment Strategy Quarterly, we look at the potential impact of a new Federal Reserve Chair, the rising pressure on the UK economy, and sentiment-driven assets. Plus, we examine the combined complexities of interest rates, inflation and mortgages.
Our Spring Statement 2026 article highlights the key points from the Chancellor’s update and explains what it could mean for your finances ahead of the 2026/27 tax year.
In this edition of Monthly Market Commentary, our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, examines the contrasts between US and Asian stock markets, considers the impact of agentic AI and highlights resilience in the UK market. This piece also touches on the recent events in the Middle East.
It is often said that January sets the scene for the rest of the year when it comes to the markets – will the same hold true for 2026? Our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, examines key economic and geopolitical events from the last few weeks, before looking ahead to the coming months.
In our first Investment Strategy Quarterly of 2026, we examine the continued demand for electricity, optimism for the bond market, the importance of selectivity in equities, plus the potential risks and opportunities for the year ahead.
Our Autumn Budget Newsletter breaks down the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement, outlining its impact on individuals. Read an in-depth analysis on the following areas, plus more:
Our latest Investment Strategy Quarterly explores the resilience of US equities amid stretched valuations, the strategic importance of data integrity for economic decision-making, and Japan’s differentiated market performance. It also assesses the UK’s fiscal outlook ahead of the Autumn Budget, with growing economic and policy challenges shaping the landscape.
August is typically a quiet month for the financial markets, however, this year it has been filled with market-moving news. Our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, examines key economic and geopolitical events of the last few weeks.
With US tariff negotiations still featuring heavily in the news, Raymond James European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, considers recent developments and their potential effects on the global economy.
The article explores what Section 899 could have meant for global markets and why its absence may prove just as significant as its original inclusion.
This article originally appeared in Investment Strategy Quarterly – July 2025.
Our latest Investment Strategy Quarterly considers the complexities of today’s markets while drawing insights from the past. This edition includes the historic and current impact of tariffs, asks if the US still holds its safe-haven appeal for investors, and examines energy costs and AI. Closer to home, we take a look at Labour’s first year in office.
Despite stock markets making strong headway in May, uncertainty proved to be persistent. Our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr considers the potential effects on the global economy.
With the effects of the tariffs announced by Donald Trump in the White House Rose Garden still to play out, Raymond James European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, considers some of the potential effects on the global economy.
The second Investment Strategy Quarterly of 2025 takes the lid off some of the big themes in global investments at the moment, including the Trump effect across tariffs, deregulation, deportations and more, as well as options for UK market resilience in the face of challenging times. We also take a look at potential strategies for Europe and the case for industrial metals.
Read all this and more in Investment Strategy Quarterly: Markets on the Clock.
Our Spring Statement article highlights the key points from the Chancellor’s recent announcement, outlining what it means for you ahead of the upcoming tax year.
Our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr considers the potentially seismic effect of the US election result on global markets, and China in particular, including some possible effects of the much-touted trade tariffs that have been promised for the coming year. And as the effects of the UK Budget become clearer, what is the potential for domestic inflation?
With the long-awaited UK Budget and the US election now upon us, Raymond James’ European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr, considers the potential effects of tax rises and increased public investment (as well as an increase in borrowing), along with some thoughts on the direction of the markets post-election.
Our Autumn Budget Newsletter breaks down the Chancellor’s recent announcement, outlining what it means for you and helping you to plan for the upcoming calendar year.
Our latest Investment Strategy Quarterly gives you informed insights on what we might expect from the recent change in UK government, options to consider in the run-up to the US election, the cost of tariffs and the reliability of the inverted yield curve.
Read all this and more in Investment Strategy Quarterly: The Great American Road Trip.
Our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr reflects on the Bank of England’s interest rate cuts, Japan’s recent policy changes and market uncertainty surrounding the US election.
Our European Strategist, Jeremy Batstone-Carr takes the monthly temperature of the global markets and asks – have we reached the turning point for investors holding broadly diversified portfolios?
Our latest Investment Strategy Quarterly gives you informed insights on the potential aftermath of the US election, the effects of AI on energy markets, changing global demographics and political unrest in Europe.
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