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09/07/2024 Following such a momentous event in UK history, it would be remiss of us not to consider some salient points regarding the election result. On paper, it’s a Labour landslide of course. The party has a majority of more than 170 seats, close...
05/07/2024 Professor Jeremy Batstone-Carr, European Strategist “The age of abundance is over” – French President M. Emmanuel Macron Financial markets are discounting mechanisms. That is to say that they take the sum-total of all knowledge and...
04/07/2024 Pavel Molchanov, Managing Director, Energy Analyst, Equity Research Whether or not you enjoy sitting in front of a computer and conversing with a human-seeming artificial intelligence platform (i.e. a chatbot), the AI boom will, if nothing...
04/07/2024 Ed Mills, Washington Policy Analyst, Equity Research With most of the focus of the 2024 elections on the rematch between President Biden and former President Trump, the race for Congress can easily get overlooked. Our analysis for the...
04/07/2024 Eugenio J. Aleman, PhD, Chief Economist, Raymond James Giampiero Fuentes, Economist, Raymond James The global population has surpassed 8 billion and according to the United Nations, it is projected to reach 9.7 billion in 2050.1 However...
04/07/2024 The latest edition of Investment Strategy Quarterly is available to download. Featured in this issue: US Election 2024: Prepare for a sweep? Anxiety in the Euro area Beyond Demographics AI & Electricity demand Download the latest issue...
28/06/2024 The two go hand in hand when preparing your beneficiaries. Timing discussions around money while clearly communicating your financial values with beneficiaries can be tricky. You may already be asking yourself: How will I help them...
14/06/2024 Many couples don’t agree on when, where, or how they’re going to spend their golden years. Whilst it’s common for couples to talk about household expenses – retirement savings are another story. In fact, according to research, only 24% of...
03/06/2024 By Jeremy Batstone-Carr, European Strategist, Raymond James UK “Double, double, toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble” William Shakespeare (Macbeth) Shakespeare knew a thing or two about portents, from the soothsayers of ancient...
31/05/2024 Set them up for professional – and personal – success. Whether your children will grow up to be entrepreneurs or work for someone else, teaching them about business while they are young helps them establish valuable skills that can serve...
23/05/2024 Business Ownership The presence of five generations in a single workforce is shaking things up for business owners. With Gen Z on the verge of becoming much of the modern workforce, business owners must prepare their different approaches...
21/05/2024 Wishing for more meaningful work? Feeling burnt out with increased demands in your current role? Whatever the reason for considering a new job, here are five tips to help you find your path forward. 1. Take stock of your talents Before you...
10/05/2024 Key Takeaways Mega-Cap Tech Continues To Drive S&P 500’s Earnings Shareholder-Friendly Activity Is Back! Consumers Are Becoming More Discerning Happy National Small Business Day! Every year on May 10, small businesses are officially...
10/05/2024 Cyberattacks are an increasingly growing crime. Review these tips for keeping your personal information safe. Do you know the difference between a vishing and a smishing attack? Cyberattacks are an increasingly growing crime, causing...
03/05/2024 Key Takeaways Fed rate cuts have been delayed, not derailed Labour demand is gradually easing, with minimal damage S&P 500 earnings revisions have been supportive This weekend brings us one of the most prestigious horse-racing events...
01/05/2024 By Jeremy Batstone-Carr, European Strategist, Raymond James UK April, wrote TS Eliot in his epic poem The Wasteland, is the cruellest month and many investors holding portfolios of financial market assets in diverse geographical locations...