Financial markets make progress in July against a difficult backdropAugust 2, 2022The investing environment could hardly be more challenging. Global economic activity is slowing, Western developed economies are flirting with recession, inflationary pressures are extremely elevated, and Western central banks remain committed to raising interest rates in a concerted effort to bring them under control. The geopolitical backdrop is still as dark as ever; the war in Ukraine continues, China’s bellicose threats against the United States ahead of House speaker, Mrs Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Asia have become more pointed. Europe faces a natural gas shortage over the coming winter, Dr Mario Draghi’s Italian government has collapsed, while in the UK, the same fate has befallen Mr Boris Johnson’s administration. Continue Reading
Keeping It In The FamilyJuly 8, 2022Give your family the best chance at preserving wealth from one generation to the next, advises Alastair Brown of Raymond James Continue Reading
Deciphering the Market’s Difficult MessageJuly 6, 2022More than 200 years ago, a French military officer stumbled across the Rosetta Stone, a 2000-year-old carving with clues to deciphering the Egyptian hieroglyphs that had puzzled the world for centuries. We don’t exactly have a Rosetta Stone for our perplexing market’s future – no one does. But just as the Rosetta Stone opened a window into Egypt’s mysterious past, we have some clues that might help investors crack the code in the coming months. Continue Reading
Why It Helps To Speak With An ExpertJune 17, 2022Help! We all need it now and again. Our loved ones are usually the first we turn to for advice, but should they be the first port of call for financial guidance? The experts at Raymond James explain Continue Reading
Five Months Into The YearMay 31, 2022Every year is different from what you expect, and that is particularly true in financial markets. It is easier to say over the first five months of 2022 which investment areas have lost you money, especially if you also factor in the enhanced inflationary backdrop. There will always be some element of volatility in financial market investment, but it still plays the most essential role in any pension fund portfolio or medium-term financial target. What really matters is maintaining confidence during times of uncertainty. Continue Reading
Challenges and Opportunities in MayMay 4, 2022Whilst the spring weather continues to warm, plenty of financial sector issues continue to worry global investors across both equity and bond markets. Meanwhile heightened inflation levels continued to impact bank account balances, and the war in Ukraine has led to many tragedies along with heightened geopolitical, commodity and supply concerns. Continue Reading
Come TogetherApril 8, 2022It has been 60 years since the Beatles signed their first record deal. The rock group from Liverpool dominated the industry for nearly a decade – and long after that as individual performers. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr created timeless tunes and memorable messages that we can borrow today to portray our economic and financial market outlook. Continue Reading
Financial markets make progress in July against a difficult backdrop August 2, 2022 The investing environment could hardly be more challenging. Global economic activity is slowing, Western developed economies are flirting with recession, inflationary pressures are extremely elevated, and Western central banks remain committed to raising interest rates in a concerted effort to bring them under control. The geopolitical backdrop is still as dark as ever; the war in Ukraine continues, China’s bellicose threats against the United States ahead of House speaker, Mrs Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Asia have become more pointed. Europe faces a natural gas shortage over the coming winter, Dr Mario Draghi’s Italian government has collapsed, while in the UK, the same fate has befallen Mr Boris Johnson’s administration. Continue Reading
Keeping It In The Family July 8, 2022 Give your family the best chance at preserving wealth from one generation to the next, advises Alastair Brown of Raymond James Continue Reading
Deciphering the Market’s Difficult Message July 6, 2022 More than 200 years ago, a French military officer stumbled across the Rosetta Stone, a 2000-year-old carving with clues to deciphering the Egyptian hieroglyphs that had puzzled the world for centuries. We don’t exactly have a Rosetta Stone for our perplexing market’s future – no one does. But just as the Rosetta Stone opened a window into Egypt’s mysterious past, we have some clues that might help investors crack the code in the coming months. Continue Reading
Personalised Strategies For Business Owners & Entrepreneurs July 1, 2022 The expert team at Raymond James Ribble Valley has extensive experience working with business owners and entrepreneurs, guiding them through the different stages of growing their company Continue Reading
Fulfil Your Dream With A Tailored Financial Plan June 24, 2022 Tracey Board, co-founder of Raymond James Ribble Valley, advises on how you can achieve your dreams by having a tailored financial plan Continue Reading
Why It Helps To Speak With An Expert June 17, 2022 Help! We all need it now and again. Our loved ones are usually the first we turn to for advice, but should they be the first port of call for financial guidance? The experts at Raymond James explain Continue Reading
Get 20/20 Financial Vision With The Right Expert Support June 10, 2022 Our finances touch nearly every aspect of our lives and going it alone can be difficult, so it makes sense to turn to experts who can support you in your decisions Continue Reading
Five Months Into The Year May 31, 2022 Every year is different from what you expect, and that is particularly true in financial markets. It is easier to say over the first five months of 2022 which investment areas have lost you money, especially if you also factor in the enhanced inflationary backdrop. There will always be some element of volatility in financial market investment, but it still plays the most essential role in any pension fund portfolio or medium-term financial target. What really matters is maintaining confidence during times of uncertainty. Continue Reading
Challenges and Opportunities in May May 4, 2022 Whilst the spring weather continues to warm, plenty of financial sector issues continue to worry global investors across both equity and bond markets. Meanwhile heightened inflation levels continued to impact bank account balances, and the war in Ukraine has led to many tragedies along with heightened geopolitical, commodity and supply concerns. Continue Reading
Come Together April 8, 2022 It has been 60 years since the Beatles signed their first record deal. The rock group from Liverpool dominated the industry for nearly a decade – and long after that as individual performers. John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr created timeless tunes and memorable messages that we can borrow today to portray our economic and financial market outlook. Continue Reading