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Why it’s all about inventories in the Middle East
Inventories could determine impact on the economy and length of the war in the Middle East
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Markets are still digesting risks from the Middle East
Oil price rises as Middle East tensions weigh on investor’s minds
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Middle East escalation and market impact
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have brought renewed market volatility and lifted oil prices, but diversified portfolios offer resilience in periods of uncertainty
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How the Cash & Cautious Bond Portfolio can support your short-term planning needs
Holding everything in cash isn’t always the most effective way to support short‑term plans. A near‑cash approach can help you stay flexible with a measured level of risk
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Look through Trump’s tariff tantrums
What does it mean for investors now that the Supreme Court has cancelled the majority of President Donald Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs?
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Saddle up for Chinese political uncertainty in Year of the Horse
China’s sudden political shake‑up raises concerns but left markets largely steady. As domestic tensions rise and geopolitical risks shift, investors may find both challenges and opportunities ahead
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Earn, baby, earn!
As US company reporting season in well underway, we consider what is driving company earnings and how they might evolve over 2026
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The “Wishy Warshy” Fed Reserve
As President Trump announces his nomination for Fed Chair, we consider what it means for investors.