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The downside surprise in US inflation sees an outperformance of US small-cap stocks over US large-cap stocks, increasing expectations of Fed interest rate cuts. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/mszec649 #marketcommentary #investing

At home, Labour's 412 seat landslide win boosts markets. In France, a hung parliament could cause uncertainty, while in the US, the Fed may cut rates due to recent market factors. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/45xexb9z #marketcommentary

What does a labour government mean for your finances? Here’s what it has said it would do once in power, and how that could affect your finances: tinyurl.com/3963jtd8 #generalelection2024

The snap election in France continues to cause fear in markets. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/f8re7k75 #marketcommentary #markets #investing #longterminvesting

While we run the risk of sounding like a broken record, the extreme concentration in U.S. and Global Equity indices has profound consequences for investors that cannot be ignored. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/2x4u458e #marketcommentary #markets #investing

A benign US inflation print suggests a possible interest rate cut, but the Fed's dot plot indicates that multiple cuts are unlikely in 2024. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/2b2z3hxd #marketcommentary #markets #investing #longterminvesting

Weaker US economic data and the European Central Bank's 0.25% interest rate cut signal the start of anticipated modest rate cuts by other major central banks in the coming months. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/bdh83d3e #marketcommentary #markets #investing

As political noise increases, it is time for investors to don their noise-cancelling headphones, and maintain a long-term view. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/bdh63vp7 #marketcommentary #markets #investing #longterminvesting

A June rate cut appears less certain as UK inflation has slowed less than expected, and a snap general election has been announced for July 4th. Read our latest market commentary for you, by YOU. tinyurl.com/6jhjcs8r #marketcommentary #markets #investing #longterminvesting

Mixed employment data does not provide a clear-cut path for the Bank of England. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/57n6bzed #marketcommentary #markets #investing #longterminvesting

This Wednesday, we will be at @SouthamptonExpo on Stand 31. If you fancy a chat to find out how we are helping other small business owners - both commercially and personally - why not pop by?

Positive news last week from the Bank of England, as hints of rate cuts may not be far off, as long as inflation stays low. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/ycyc3mhe #marketcommentary #markets #investing #longterminvesting

Last week was a bumper week of corporate earnings announcements, economic data releases and monetary policy decisions. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/ye29pcwp #marketcommentary #markets #investing #longterminvesting

Despite mixed data which added further uncertainty to the overall macroeconomic outlook, equities posted another strong week. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/yk3ju8mp #marketcommentary #markets #investing #longterminvesting

Lower valued stocks and safe haven assets hold up best in a geopolitically driven risk-off week for global markets. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/2e8jwkf6 #marketcommentary #markets #investing #longterminvesting

US inflation figures surpassed expectations, most likely delaying anticipated rate cuts across the Atlantic, in contrast to signals from Europe suggesting potential cuts in June. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/2pbrjw7u #marketcommentary #markets #investing

The “non-farm payrolls report” was released last week in the US, which seeks to measure how many jobs were created. While the data was strong on the surface, there are underlying currents which might not be as robust. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/44rx4hb3

In February, we ran a client survey. Based on the feedback, there are areas to work on. But overall, the way our clients see us and the services we offer is where we'd like to be. Thanks to everyone who took part.

The Federal Reserve in the US showed confidence in the direction of inflation, while the UK’s ONS confirmed the nation’s technical recession. Nonetheless, most of the global stocks saw gains last week. Read the latest market commentary. tinyurl.com/2rd6m8bz #marketcommentary