True Potential Morning Markets

Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, discusses the new highs seen in equities, gold and bitcoin at the end of last week, as well as the spike in Japanese markets after the announcement of their new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, is joined by Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and George Bell, Portfolio Manager, to celebrate 10 years of True Potential Portfolio’s. The team discuss asset market movements, US tariffs, and how these have affected client portfolios, as well as looking ahead to 2026.

George Bell, Portfolio Manager, discusses the recent comments from Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, around the two-sided risks the US central bank faces with inflation and employment.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, and Joe Forward, Investment Analyst, discuss the quarterly performance of equities, fixed income and alternatives, and how that has affected multi-asset investors.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision last week and the balance they are trying to strike between unemployment and inflation. Despite weak jobs growth in the US, the stock market is at new highs as the US economy remains in an investment and earnings boom, which is positive for multi-asset portfolios. 

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Faye Graham, Investment Analyst, discuss the Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by -0.25%, the Bank of England's decision to hold interest rates, and the effects of True Potential Portfolios.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, discusses asset returns from last week and the upcoming US interest rate decision, as well as the refreshed economic projections from the Federal Reserve.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Lexi Herriott, Investment Analyst, discuss the US inflation figures for August, the ongoing concern of higher prices from tariffs, and how the market reaction has impacted multi-asset investors.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discusses the weakness in US labour market data and how it could affect future interest rate cut projections for the Federal Reserve. US inflation data will also be released later this week, with expectations for it to edge higher from 2.7% to 2.9% and further away from the central banks 2% target.

Join Portfolio Manager George Bell and Investment Analyst Sam Elliott as they discuss why 30-year UK Gilt yields hit a 28-year high this week and why it matters, along with an update on the health of the US jobs market and interest rate expectations.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the upcoming US jobs data and the impact it may have on the all but guaranteed interest rate cut from the Federal Reserve. Should the data be weak, expectations are for a- 0.5%-pts cut rather than a -0.25%-pts cut, stronger data may lead the market to push out current expectations for further interest rate cuts.

Investment Directors Sebastian Mackay and Paul Durrans discuss Nvidia’s Q2 results, which beat expectations for earnings and revenue. They also cover the market reaction to President Trump’s attempted dismissal of a Federal Reserve board member and France calling a no-confidence vote amidst strains on public finances.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, discusses the latest developments from the Federal Reserve which saw global equities rally on Friday. Paul discusses the market moves but also the challenges the Federal Reserve still faces in the weeks ahead. Furthermore, the US tech sector is in focus this week with an important update from Nvidia.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Sebastian Mackay, Investment Director, discuss the increasing UK inflation and the challenges it presents to the Bank of England on their interest rate cut trajectory.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the upcoming UK inflation data due on Wednesday, and with UK CPI currently the highest across the G7, the Bank of England must revise its interest rate projections.

In a special portfolio update episode, Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, is joined by George Bell, Portfolio Manager, and Lexi Herriott, Investment Analyst, to discuss the True Potential Portfolio performance for Q2, and the driving factors behind the returns.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, looks back at what was a strong week for multi-asset investors last week, as Global Equities posted positive returns. He’ll also look ahead to the upcoming UK GDP and US inflation data set to be announced this week and the impact these could have on their respective regions.

This week George Bell, Portfolio Manager and Joe Forward, Senior Investment Analyst discuss the bounce back in the markets after another series of tariffs laid out by Donald Trump. In addition, they dive into the Bank of England’s decision to cut interest rates by 0.25% to 4.0%.  #truepotential #tariffs #interestrates #inflation #trump #federalreserve  Download our free guides to ISAs and Pensions...

This morning Paul Durrans, Investment Director, sheds a light on the impact of the new US tariffs on global markets. He dives into the data behind the new US labour reports, and looks forward to market events happening in the week ahead.

Paul Durrans, Investment Director, and Sam Elliot, Investment Analyst, discuss the US jobs data and how it factors in to the trajectory of US interest rates, with the Federal Reserve favouring a more cautious approach, and President Trump wanting to be more aggressive.

Matt Henderson, Portfolio Manager, discusses the criticism from France and Germany following the European Union’s trade agreement with the US, citing economic damage resulting from the 15% tariff. Matt also covers the ongoing US earnings report which so far has surprised to the upside with earnings ahead of market expectations.

George Bell, Portfolio Manager, discusses the major US trade deal with Europe, the investment it includes into US infrastructure, and the broader market reaction following other major trade agreements.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, and Faye Graham, Investment Analyst, discuss the all time equity highs in the UK, US and Japan, and what is driving the current equity euphoria. 

George Bell, Portfolio Manager, discusses the sharp increase in UK government borrowing, the difficulties it poses for Chancellor Reeves in maintaining fiscal sustainability, and the resulting anticipation of additional tax increases in the upcoming Autumn budget.

Kevin Kidney, Head of Investments, discusses the driving factors behind the all-time highs we have seen in the FTSE 100, S&P 500, and the NASDAQ, and why that continues to benefit the True Potential Portfolios.