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11/11/2022 Key Takeaways Politics aren’t a key driver of the markets Volatility from a government shutdown is often short lived The Fed may end its streak of 75 basis points rate hikes As we celebrate Veterans Day, we acknowledge and express our...
08/11/2022 As investors and consumers seek sustainability, companies transform their approach to solving some of the world’s biggest challenges. Plastic straws and mini shampoo bottles are going the way of the dodo. Shoes and shirts are...
03/11/2022 Hardly universal, retirement is coloured by cultural expectations worldwide. In Greece, the old man is an honorific. A sign of respect, equating age with wisdom and a closeness to God, according to Arianna Huffington’s book “On Becoming...
28/10/2022 By Jeremy Batstone-Carr, European Strategist, Raymond James UK “Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future” — John F. Kennedy Even those with the longest careers in the...
26/10/2022 Set your loved ones up for success with honest dialogue and a thoughtfully crafted planning framework. You’ve achieved a certain level of success, and you understand that the privileges of significant wealth come with challenges in...
The third quarter 2022 earnings season may be better than feared The consumer is healthy but becoming more discerning Strong earnings expected from the energy sector Yesterday was World Statistics Day! While it is only officially celebrated every...
Key Takeaways Retailers will discount to deplete the inventory glut Higher prices may hamper the consumer’s ability to travel Mismatch between rental price beliefs and reality This week’s inflation releases are testing investor patience once again...
11/10/2022 These tips will have you building your brand and meaningful connections. Although we’ve been living in a mostly virtual world for a while now, your online presence might be overdue for a refresh. Most importantly, it should be...
06/10/2022 It can be unsettling for investors when their portfolios and the markets start heading into the red. Here are six investing basics to keep in mind during volatile times. PERIODS OF VOLATILITY ARE NORMAL All markets move in cycles...
04/10/2022 Jeremy Batstone-Carr, European Strategist, Raymond James Investment Services Ltd* Key Takeaways The UK “mini Budget” is a high-risk plan to reinvent the UK as a high growth/high wage economy. An uncosted and aggressive borrowing plan to...
A Time for Finesse Letter from the Chief Investment Officer – page 2 Mini-Budget, Massive Ramifications – page 4 Europe: Playing Sheriff – page 19 Q&A: Dollar Dominance – Can it Continue – page 6...
04/10/2022 By Tracey Manzi, CFA, Senior Investment Strategist, Investment Strategy The US dollar has been getting a lot of attention these days. This is not surprising given the greenback has gained over 17% against a basket of currencies this...
04/10/2022 Jeremy Batstone-Carr, European Strategist, Raymond James Investment Services Ltd* Key Takeaways Europe’s energy crisis has dominated investor sentiment and determined political initiatives and exacerbated regional inflationary...
30/09/2022 Employee diversity is more than a moral obligation — it’s also a valuable resource. The bottom line Let’s look at why diversity overall is beneficial to the bottom line. As with any system, a wide variety of skills and viewpoints...
30/09/2022 Key Takeaways Three consecutive negative quarters for bonds & equities Good news becoming bad news for a more hawkish Fed Anticipating a mild, not severe, recession A September to remember? More like one we’d like to forget! After the...
“It isn’t what we say or think that defines us, but what we do” — Jane Austen, Sense and Sensibility The summer months are typically characterised by limited news, thin trading volumes and illiquid conditions which can serve to accentuate moves in...
