True Potential Morning Markets

In a special portfolio update episode, Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, is joined by George Bell, Portfolio Manager, and Lexi Herriott, Investment Analyst, to discuss the True Potential Portfolio performance for Q2, and the driving factors behind the returns.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, looks back at what was a strong week for multi-asset investors last week, as Global Equities posted positive returns. He’ll also look ahead to the upcoming UK GDP and US inflation data set to be announced this week and the impact these could have on their respective regions.

This week George Bell, Portfolio Manager and Joe Forward, Senior Investment Analyst discuss the bounce back in the markets after another series of tariffs laid out by Donald Trump. In addition, they dive into the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.0%. 

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This morning Paul Durrans, Investment Director, sheds a light on the impact of the new US tariffs on global markets. He dives into the data behind the new US labour reports, and looks forward to market events happening in the week ahead.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Sam Elliot, Investment Analyst, discuss the US jobs data and how it factors in to the trajectory of US interest rates, with the Federal Reserve favouring a more cautious approach, and President Trump wanting to be more aggressive.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, discusses the criticism from France and Germany following the European Union’s trade agreement with the US, citing economic damage resulting from the 15% tariff. Matt also covers the ongoing US earnings report which so far has surprised to the upside with earnings ahead of market expectations.

George Bell, Portfolio Manager, discusses the major US trade deal with Europe, the investment it includes into US infrastructure, and the broader market reaction following other major trade agreements.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Faye Graham, Investment Analyst, discuss the all time equity highs in the UK, US and Japan, and what is driving the current equity euphoria. 

George Bell, Portfolio Manager, discusses the sharp increase in UK government borrowing, the difficulties it poses for Chancellor Reeves in maintaining fiscal sustainability, and the resulting anticipation of additional tax increases in the upcoming Autumn budget.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the driving factors behind the all-time highs we have seen in the FTSE 100, S&P 500, and the NASDAQ, and why that continues to benefit the True Potential Portfolios.