True Potential Morning Markets

Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, discusses the rebound in equity markets this week, following the peace deal between Israel and Iran, and the importance of looking past headlines and focusing on fundamental drivers of investment.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the elevated global oil price and global equity fall due to the escalating conflict between the US, Israel and Iran. As we look ahead to this week, we will see inflation prints across Europe that are expected to reflect a benign or disinflationary trajectory, as well as US core inflation data.

Paul Durrans and Sebastian Mackay, Investment Directors, discuss the recent central bank meetings that have been taking place this week, with the Bank of England choosing to hold interest rates and the Federal Reserve updating their economic projections into 2026.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, discusses the most recent UK inflation data and how that may affect the Bank of England’s upcoming interest rate decision. We also get a look ahead at how geopolitical tensions may impact the Federal Reserve’s perspective on the US interest rate trajectory.

This Morning, Head of Investments, Kevin Kidney discusses the market reaction to the evolving conflict in the Middle East. With oil prices rising by 11% and both equities and gold falling in price,  the markets have concerns over how these events will shape inflation going forward. Will the conflict have an ongoing effect to the markets?

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Recent GDP and employment data from the UK backs up the fears of a slowing economy - something directly impacting Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Spending Review announced this week. But with the UK stock market hitting record highs, how will markets react to a week of conflicting economic data?

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, delves into the ONS (Office for National Statistics) data that's driven the FTSE 100 to rise to all-time highs. The last 6 months have suggested the UK is the fastest-growing economy in the G7; however, UK employment data tells a different story. Which measure are we to believe?

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George Bell, Portfolio Manager, reflects on the strength in stock markets, encouraged by the potential for the meeting between the US and China to de-escalate tariff risks, solid corporate earnings reports, and lower interest rates across Europe. George also discusses key economic data points, illustrating the impact tariffs and price uncertainty are having on corporate managers' optimism for the future.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Faye Graham, Investment Analyst, discuss political impacts on the US economy. the positive year for stock markets, the diminishing threat of tariffs, and the potential restart of trade negotiations between the US and China.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the US stock market recovery as tariff threats recede, the data that points to a bounce in US growth, and a resilient jobs market.