True Potential Morning Markets

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, looks at the recent data coming out of  the US and Europe that points to a divergence in inflation trajectories. With upcoming central bank meetings taking place this week, this should shed further light on future policy. China also has import/export data releasing, which could show impacts from ongoing tariff policy. 

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, discuss the continuing rebound of equity markets, and the major drivers behind it. They also look into the corporate earnings reports which show several major technology companies exceeding earnings expectations, as well as the raft of US data released this week which sheds light on the health of the US economy.

Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, looks at the recovery of global equities after the initial tariff shock, the subsequent rollback on the policy, and how this has affected analysts forecasting earnings into 2026.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, looks to the week ahead, in which a raft of US data on GDP, jobs, and wage growth data should give an indication of economic trajectory with ongoing tariff disruption.

Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, and Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, look at the backtracking of Trump tariffs, the correction in the US tech sector and how that could impact the S&P 500, and provide an insight into what extent gold has replaced US treasuries as a diversifier for equities.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, focuses on the increase to UK borrowing seen in the figures for March, the slow growth impulse, and the challenges that it presents for Chancellor Rachel Reeves in steering the UK economy in the right direction.

President Trump is urged to "listen to business concerns" amid a full retreat on tariffs, with trade negotiations underway with the UK and potential tariff reductions for China announced. Markets have reacted positively, but can the damage to global trade, businesses, and consumers be reversed?

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, details the move away from US equity exposure due to ongoing tariff uncertainty and trade talks. Gold has now reached another all-time-high, but why are investors favouring it over bonds?

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Joe Forward, Investment Analyst break down the major events from this week, from the latest UK inflation figures, the market reaction to ongoing tariff developments, and the latest corporate results from semiconductor chip companies.

Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, explores how current US policy is affecting investor sentiment and opportunities for equities and could potentially jeopardise the US dollar’s status as the world’s reserve currency.