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UK released a host of data last week, all seemingly benefitting UK consumers and those employed. Election hits full swing, with such large errors in Brexit referendum and the 2017 general election, prediction is proving very tough. okt.to/6o0Ere

PMI data for both manufacturing and services in the US fell sharply since August, indicating it may be falling into recession. HK protests are showing signs of economic impact. Is the UK slipping into recession, read the latest data here okt.to/Kbl5QO #investmentnews

The politics of last week maintained the cycle of uncertainty. Markets are volatile as they try to price in all outcomes from the politics on both sides of the Atlantic. Read how German manufacturing PMIs showed the sector slipped further into recession. okt.to/lvnuHq

Prospect of an election in the UK gains traction, even while the opposition voted down a chance. Markets responded well to perceived lower chance of no-deal. US PMI's softened and employment growth shrunk, potentially appling pressure to a rate cut. okt.to/r4CcP9

Progogation of Parliament causes a stir, confusing financial markets further.Germany economy continues to weaken.The Renminbi falls is largest amount in 25 years as China tries to even out the trade war okt.to/GBMsiK #investmentnews #investment

UK Public finances weaker than predicted as preperations and spending for a no deal increases. The FED's chairman indicated that as the trade war progresses and the global economy slows they may take action in Spetember. strawberryinvest.com/uk-public-fina…

A suprise primary election result in Argentina lead to 25% plunge in the Peso on concerns of a future default. US equities tumbled after dissapointing global data and a bond yield inversion as investors sought haven assets. UK employment reamins strong strawberryinvest.com/argentine-asse…

German industrial output sinks 1.5% vs an expected 0.4% reduction. Questions as to how long the service sector can support the economy.Yuan break $7 as trade China takes action to counter the trade war.Oil drops 10% as traders price in slowing economy strawberryinvest.com/german-industr…

Boris Johnson fullfills his ambition and becomes Prime Minister. Indicating higher spending and lower taxes, any promise will be overshadowed by Brexit. US GDP grew stronger than expected fuelled by consumption, stomping over economic naysayers strawberryinvest.com/prime-minister…

UK Economy sees wage growth exceeding inflation and unemployment reamains steady, combating fears of a Q2 recession.The US gears up for another battle over the debt ceiling as partisan politics increases.China growth slows as it faces increasing headwinds strawberryinvest.com/uk-economy-hol…

UK economy rebounds from April's contraction. As the UK economy remains hard to interpet, it stills performing surprisingly well considering political backdrop. Tensions with Iran ramp up over oil tanker seizures, putting Nuclear deal in further doubt. strawberryinvest.com/uk-economy-reb…

German manufacturing orders decline reaffirming suspicions of global slow down. The US exceeds expectation in job growth in June but still a slowing trend. Government bond yields fall as investors price in lower interest rates and potentially more QE strawberryinvest.com/german-factory…

The oil price jumps as 2 tankers were attacked. With the US blaming Iran, encouraged by Saudi Arabia, regional tension puts pressure on price. Boris Johnson is comfortable favourite in Conservative Leadership race. UK GDP shrinks month on month strawberryinvest.com/conservative-l…

Trumps visit to the UK floats possibility of a trade deal, but hard to determine meaningfulness given May's outgoingposition. US job growth unexpectedly slows, putting pressure on the Fed to cut rates. Read the impact of Woodford Income Fund Suspension strawberryinvest.com/donald-trump-v…

Italy-EU tension increases over budget. UK Mortgage approvals surge. Lower mortgage costs with real household income growth will provide upward pressure to the market. Gilt yields fall as investors are increasingly cautious over global economic picture strawberryinvest.com/uk-mortgages-s…

Theresa May sets date for her departure after backlash to her announcement of a 4th vote and 2nd referendum.This kickstarted the Tory leadership race. UK inflation rose on transport and Easter's timing, but clothing and footwear drag. Oil price slides strawberryinvest.com/theresa-may-re…

Election in the world's largest democracy are set to provide no surprises with Modi expected to retain power of India. UK unemployment drops, tightening labour market, reflected in wage growth outstripping inflation. German economy rebounds from weak 2018 strawberryinvest.com/uk-unemploymen…

Investment News: US Job markets surge, with employment at lowest in 49yrs, this has driven wage growth. The trade war between USA and China escalated today with tariffs increased on $200bn worth of goods. Euro PMIs indicated a cautious market strawberryinvest.com/us-jobs-surge/

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