Today's Morning Markets looks at solid gains in yesterday's equities, and analysis on what is happening in the global economy.

Kevin Kidney, Investment Director, assesses the UK & US retail sales data from last week. Kevin also sheds light on positive news from this morning, helping the US equity markets get off to a strong start, as President Biden plans to review the tariffs currently imposed on imports from China.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, provides a review of the equity market performance from yesterday, and discusses the positive UK retail sales reported this morning, despite negative expectations.

Rajesh Yadav, Investment Director, discusses the reasons behind the big fall in the US equity markets. 

Across the globe, volatility continues to shake equity markets, but there are some interesting moves in the bond market. Should investors rely on government bonds to cushion their portfolios? #volatility #equity #bonds

Kevin Kidney, Investment Director, sheds light on the surge of UK inflation as it hits 9%. This is on record as the highest it has been for 40 years, but what does this mean for you and your money?

George Bell, Portfolio Manager, looks how UK employment is back at a record low. To give context, employers added 121,000 people to payrolls last month, more than double the level expected by analysts. Job vacancies are at record highs, and there are more job vacancies than there are unemployed people.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discusses how the stock markets widely rebounded on Friday after recent weakness. Paul also looks to the week ahead, as UK inflation is expected to jump by 2%.  Subscribe to Morning Markets for daily market insights.

George Bell, Portfolio Manager, reviews the reasons behind volatility in yesterday’s market results, and also discusses the positive UK economic growth reported in the first quarter of 2022.

In today’s episode of Morning Markets, Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, discusses Europe's plans to raise interest rates for the first time since 2011. Matt also provides an update on the annual inflation rate in the US as it experienced a decrease to 8.3%.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discusses the various factors which are contributing to the ongoing volatility in the equity markets. Stocks are re-adjusting to higher interest rates globally in order to bring inflation down.   #volatility #equitymarkets #inflation #interestrates #investing