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My view on what's going on in the financial markets and the global economy, and a few other things that might interest me from time to time.

First quarter 2025 review of markets

The 1Q2025 is in the bag, not an easy quarter. US stocks performed poorly, but gold and European stocks did well. Treasuries also did ok.

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Mar 312 min read

Most focus this week was on the FOMC decision, which was initially viewed as slightly dovish before reality sat in. Markets were mixed.

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Mar 225 min read

For investors, it is not easy staying focused these days on the substantive economic and business data that matter for your portfolio....

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Feb 216 min read

Last week was the second week running that the start of the week was characterised by turmoil, this time caused by tariff threats. Mr...

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Feb 85 min read

UK autumn budget, earnings galore (including five "Mag 7" companies), and gobs of economic data...just as we lead into the US election!!

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Nov 2, 20247 min read

Markets were jittery much of the week, with the rotation out of tech continuing in the US. US Treasuries were also under pressure.

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Jul 20, 20244 min read

European and most US equity indices better, with UST yields widening across the curve. Focus in on elections in the UK and Europe.

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Jun 22, 20246 min read

It was another challenging week for both stocks and bonds, with the sell-off in equities gaining steam as tech stocks flounder.

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Apr 20, 20248 min read

Seven months into the year, many of my Y/E forecasts for indices and other assets look like they will be wrong. I am in good company!

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Aug 2, 20234 min read

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