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Over the past week, financial markets were moved by oscillating sentiment on the prospects of a global trade war; as sentiment swung, so markets moved. Continued > gwm-im.com/news/other-new…

Japan CPI was released today, coming in a little ahead of expectations, at 0.7%. Whilst it looks like Japan has shaken off deflationary pressures, the path to a 2% target looks a long way off. Continued > gwm-im.com/news/other-new…

Politics took centre stage this week. Political machinations in Italy and Spain caused European risk-assets, such as equities, to fall during the week. However, Thursday’s developments in Italy provided some relief on Friday. Continued > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

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Boutique wealth manager @GWMInvestmentM takes stake in Optimus Capital citywire.co.uk/wealth-manager…

The US Federal Reserve Bank (Fed) published its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting minutes on Wednesday. Analysts deemed the minutes to be broadly dovish. Continued > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

Brent Crude Oil climbed through $80 on Thursday evening, after concerns over supply and demand dynamics continue to act as a tailwind for the commodity. As of mid-day Friday, Brent oil has risen 1.9% week-to-date. Continued > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

For UK investors, the big news of the week came from the Bank of England. The BoE’s Monetary Policy Committee voted 7-2 to keep Bank Rate at 0.5%. Continued > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

Investor attention continued to move away from geopolitics this week as investors focused on developed market bond yields and earnings reports. Continued > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

During the week, oil prices broke through the $70 resistance level, with Brent crude oil trading at $74 as of mid-day Friday. This is the highest level for oil since late 2014. Continued > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

Many congratulations to our Executive Director Tom Milson on receiving his 2018 PAM Top 40 Under 40 accolade at a champagne reception in London last night. The @PAMInsight Top 40 Under 40 initiative recognises the rising stars of the UK private client wealth management world.

As of midday Friday, risk assets were broadly positive on the week with equity volatility (as measured by the Vix Index) falling considerably - despite renewed geopolitical worries centred around the US, China and Russia. Continued > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

Concerns over the escalating trade dispute between China and the United States (US), dominated headlines again last week. The second quarter opened with a poor start for the S&P 500 and the Dow Jones Industrial Average Continued > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

A negative start for European Equities as markets react to comments from the German central bank Continued > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

Protectionism leads markets lower Continued > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

Directors Chris Payne and Tom Milson are the cover story of this weeks Citywire Wealth Manager. They discuss the success of GWM Investment Management, its beginnings and the importance of culture. Read an excerpt here - lnkd.in/d8CYBwb

Global equity markets were mixed last week due to further uncertainty over United States (US) trade and foreign policy. Continued > gwm-im.com/news/other-new…

We are delighted to congratulate our Executive Director, Tom Milson, who has been named one of the 2018 PAM Top 40 Under 40 @PAMInsight @thewealthnet Read more > gwm-im.com/news/latest-ne…

Managing Director Chris Payne and Executive Director Tom Milson in @CitywireWealth this week on life at GWM Investment Management @Citywire Read here > citywire.co.uk/wealth-manager…

White House tariff flexibility buoys markets and North Korean events turn unexpectedly positive Continued > lnkd.in/dsrv97t #marketsupdate